Sustainable urban development Flashcards
What is Rio de Janeiro demonstrate?
Urban challenges
What are the economic challenges faced by Rio de Janeiro?
Unemployment, unreliable jobs, poverty, crime
What is the unemployment rate in Rio?
20%
What is the average income in Rio?
Less tha £75 a month
What is the murder rate in Rio?
20 per 1000
How many homes in Rio do not have running water?
12%
What are the social challenges faced by Rio de Janeiro?
Inequality, healthcare, poverty, crowded schools, class divisions, crime
What is the infant mortality rate in Rio?
50 per 1000
How much of the world’s resources to city’s consume?
1/3
How big is London’s ecological footprint?
Twice the size of the entire UK
What is the distribution of carbon footprints?
The wealthier the residents the greater carbon footprint
What were a few of the sustainable development goals for 2015?
Make cities more inclusive, safe resilient and sustainable
What does sustainable development define as?
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
What does a typical sustainable city have?
Provides employment
High living standard
Clean, healthy environment
Fair governance
What is a sustainable city?
“A city which provides employment, a high standard of living, a clean, healthy environment and fair governance for all its residents”
How can you view cities?
Through a system approach
How can a megacity be seen?
Through a linear approach
What are the inputs of a megacity?
Food
Energy
People
What are the outputs of a megacity?
Waste
Air pollution
Good services, wealth, sprawl
How does an eco-city differ from your standard megacity?
Inputs do not directly lead to outputs as the inputs are improved sources the outputs are reduced by recycling
What are the inputs of a eco-city?
Local food and goods
Green energy
People
What are the pillars for gaining urban sustainability?
Social development, economic development, environmental management, urban governance
What are the social development factors which gain sustainability?
Adequate provision of schools and health services Availability of food supplies Green housing and buildings Clean water and sanitation Green public transport
What are the economic development factors which gain sustainability?
Decent employment opportunities
Production and distribution of renewable energy
Investment in green technology and investment
What are the environmental management factors which gain sustainability?
Waste and recycling management
Energy efficiency
Water management
What is the urban governance factors which gain sustainability?
Adoption of green urban planning and design strategies
Strategies to reduce inequalities
Strengthening of civil and political rights
What is an example of a sustainable city?
Freiburg
What is the definition of an ecological footprint?
The total area of productive land and water required to produce the resources a population consumes and absorb the waste produced
What are the characteristics of Freiburg?
Quiet - reduce stress Travel by bike Organic food Carbon neutral home Built on brownfield site Zero emission industries - rapeseed oil
How energy efficient are Vauben homes?
10%
What transport does Vauben in Freiburg have?
Trams
Bicycles
Residential areas that are car free
