Sustainable urban development: Flashcards
1
Q
Ecological footprint of a city depends on …
A
- Wealth
- Size of city
- Public transport
2
Q
How sustainable a city is depends on 4 dimensions:
A
Natural - how the environment, resources and waste are managed.
Physical - how well a city is able to support the people living there
Social - how people live together and their quality of life
Economic - maintaining economic growth
3
Q
Challenges to increasing urban sustainability:
A
Significant investment
Services will need to meet growing populations
People may not be willing to change their habits
4
Q
Strategies used to increase urban sustainability:
A
Reducing number of cars on the roads
Increasing green space
Buildings more efficient
More usage of renewable energy sources
