UK Human

Question 1

Regeneration

Answer 1

The improving of an area by re-developing it

E.g. Building new houses or industries on a brownfield site

Question 2

Sustainability def

Answer 2

Meeting the needs of today without jeopardising the needs of the future

Question 3

How is London sustainable

Answer 3

Boris bikes, traffic congestion charges, hydrogen powered buses and taxis, double decker buses, carbon emissions being observed

Question 4

3 pillars of sustainability

Answer 4

People (social), planet (environmental), profit (economical)

Question 5

How can London be improved

Answer 5

Jobs: houses are too expensive in the city, people need to drive from commuter towns to get to work. Greenfield sites: need more open spaces like gardens on rooftops or parks such as Hyde Park. Recycling: placed outside shopping centres and bus stops, reduces litter and pollution, non-biodegradable
Include how it can be improved, why it helps, and why it is an issue

Question 6

Tackling sustainability in London

Answer 6

Hybrid buses, congestion charges, Source London, cheap travel not at rush hour, flexible working hours, work from home, FIRST STEPS programme (helps low income workers buy houses), energy efficient housing, BedZED in Sutton, green spaces