Sustainable Urban Development Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 ways that cities can be sustainable:
A
- Natural
- Physical
- Social
- Economic
2
Q
What is natural sustainability?
A
- How the environment, resources and waste are managed.
- Rely on renewable energy sources, producing little waste and reuse/recycle the waste they produce.
- Little use of vehicles means less pollution.
3
Q
What is physical sustainability?
A
- How well a city is able to support the people living there.
- Must be enough resources to support the population and let them be productive e.g. have jobs
-High quality housing and secure resources for all residents
4
Q
What is social sustainability?
A
- How people live together, their quality of life and access to basic services.
- Good living conditions for all residents, with access to basic services.
- They are peaceful, tolerant and politically stable.
5
Q
What is economic sustainability?
A
- Maintaining economic growth without causing long-term negative effects
- Often wealthy, low levels of inequality, and little debt.
- Home to profitable, ethical businesses that offer well-paid jobs.
