Sustainable Urban Development Flashcards

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sustainability definition

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meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of the future

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example of a sustainable city

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curitiba

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example of a sustainable area in London

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BedZED

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what does bedzed have that makes it sustainable

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facilities and resources all in one area- eg: 82 homes, 18 workplaces, retail and leisure areas, sustainable energy (eg rainwater recycling system)

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what does a sustainable city have to provide

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employment, a high standard of living, a clean, healthy environment and fair governance for its residents.

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examples of environmental dimensions of sustainability (important)

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environmental management, waste and recycling management, energy efficiency, water management, air quality conservation, adaption to and mitigation of climate change

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examples of social dimensions of sustainability

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adequate provision of schools and health services, public transport provision and energy access, recreational areas and community support, availability of food supplies, ‘green’ housing and buildings. Active involvement of local communities in the processes of improving their local neighbourhoods

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in order for a city to be politically sustainable what does it have to be

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a democracy

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economic dimensions of sustainability examples

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local employment opportunities, production and distribution of renewable energy supplies and investment in green technology and innovation.

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how can political will impact sustainable development

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there needs to be long term planning involving all relevant stakeholders– doesn’t really work in democracies such as the UK as governements think in the short term

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sustainability can affect liveability. what is liveability?

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the characteristics of a city, which improve the quality of life for people living there

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liveability can depend on … (4 factors)

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jobs
crime rates
open space
access to education

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are urban areas easier to make sustainable than rural areas?

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yes

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3 reasons why urban areas easier to make sustainable than rural areas

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people are more densely concentrated so provision of services (eg clean water) is easier and cheaper
importance of urban sustainability is being recognised more= more research and investment into solutions
gov invest more in urban areas than rural as it benefits more people

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problems with making urban areas sustainable (why its difficult)- 4 reasons

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requires a lot of investment which cities can’t afford
cities are rapidly expanding and services are failing to meet the needs of the larger population
people unwilling to change their habits
some cities don’t have the appropriate infrastructure (eg roads are not wide enough to build cycle lanes)

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strategies to improve sustainability: how to have less cars on the road

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put in cycle lanes, park and ride schemes and public transport schemes provision

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strategies to improve sustainability: how to have less urban waste

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expand recycling facilities

convert to incineration with energy recovery

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strategies to improve sustainability: how to reduce water usage

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fit buildings with water meters and water efficient fittings

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strategies to improve sustainability: green space - what to put in

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river clean ups, wetland restoration and tree planting (reduce pollution and increase biodiversity)

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what is a sustainable city

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a city, which provides employment, a high standard of living, a clean and healthy environment and fair governance for all its residents

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what is the ecological footprint

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the total area of productive land and water required to produce the resources a population consumes and adsorb the waste produced

22
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in 2007 what was the average ecological footprint for each person

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2.7 global hectares

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in 2007 what was the ecological footprint for Londoners

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5.48 hectares per person