Topic 2.1 - Sustainable urban nighbourhoods Flashcards
What does Sustainable development refer to?
Sustainable development refers to meeting the needs of the present population by achieving high standards of living for all
Standard of Living definition
Measure of the consumption of goods and services by an individual or group
Economic sustainability definition
To ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous, fulfilling lives and economic progress can occur in harmony with nature
Social sustainability definition
To ensure that societies are inclusive and resilient, where residents have a voice
Urban neighbourhood definition
A region of an urban area that is distinguished by some characteristic or quality, where residents share commonalities
Environmental sustainability definition
To sustainably manage natural resources and take urgent action on climate change to support the needs fo present and future generations
Development defintion
Development refers to the economic, social and political process which results in an improvement of standard of living for a population
What are the various indicators that classify a country to be developed?
Economic indicator: Gross Domestic Prooduct per capits
Socialindicator: Life expectancy and Adult literacy rate
What does Gross Domestic Product (GDP ) per capita mean?
(Total value of all final goods and services produced within a country) divided by ( total population )
Sustainable development definition
Developments that meet the needs of the prsent population by acheiving high standards of living for all and unsures the ability of futuure generations to meet their own needs
‘Overfocus on one type of sustainability in the country may lead to an overlook of the other types of sustainability.’ True or False?
True
How can economic sustainability be achieved?
- by making sure that there is a high enough population density, which helps local shops do well and keeps transport and infrastructure costs low
- Local businesses can stay open because there is enough demand for their goods and services
- Residents can work at these shops, earn money, and improve their standard of living
- Transport and infrastructure costs can stay low in the community
- Buildings and places are close together, so people don’t need to travel far, which lowers transport costs
-Transport systems can be built closer together, which reduces the cost of building them
How can social sustainability be achieved?
Sicial sustainability is achieved when residents feel indluded and have as sense of shared identity
How can environmental sustainability be achieved?
Environmental sustainability is achieved when there is:
1. Ample protection for nature
2. Facilities that support waste minimisation and recycling
3. Energy and water-efficient design approaches for buildings and landscapes
How does energy and water-effiecient design approaches help with environmental sustainability?
energy and water-effiecient design approaches help to minimise the use of resources
