Unit 6 Topic 8 Flashcards
What is sustainability?
The use of the Earth’s resources in a way that ensures those resources will still be available in the future.
What is urban sprawl?
Refers to the expansion of cities and urban areas into surrounding rural or undeveloped land.
What can urban sprawl lead to?
-Can lead to an increase in traffic and air pollution
-Can lead to a loss of natural and agricultural land
-Can increase infrastructure costs
-Can lead to social and economic segregation
-Can decrease the quality of life
What is urban revitalization?
The process of renovating and improving decayed or run-down parts of an urban area. This is to try to attract new residents or businesses.
What are factors of urban revitalization?
-Desire to improve the quality of life for residents
-Increase economic development
-Increase job opportunities
-Attract tourists/visitors
-Addressing social and economic inequalities
-Making more inclusive and equitable communities
What are some approaches to urban revitalization?
Physical: Investments in infrastructure such as roads, parks, and public facilities. Efforts to improve the appearance and attractiveness of urban areas.
Economic: Attracting new businesses and investments. Providing incentives or business growth and supporting entrepreneurship.
Cultural: Promoting cultural events and attractions. Improving access to recreational facilities and green space.
Social: Addressing social and economic inequalities. Making affordable housing programs, job training, education programs, and community engagement.
What are new urbanists?
Individuals who advocate for and promote the principles of new urbanism in planning and design.
What is new urbanism?
A planning and design approach that seeks to create more livable, sustainable, and equitable communities.
What is transect planning?
a method used in urban planning which divides the city into different zones based on their character ranging from rural to urban core.
What are some characteristics of new urbanism?
-Based on the idea that traditional, walkable, mixed-use communities are better than modern day communities
-Associated with the development of traditional town centers.
-Focused on creating compact, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly communities that are connected to the surrounding region.
-Has an emphasis on beauty, comfort, and sense of place.
-Uses transect planning
What are some examples of new urbanism?
Seaside, Florida.
Kentlands, Maryland.
Celebration, Florida.
Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands.
What are green belts?
A designated area of land around a city or urban area that is protected from development in order to preserve open space, reduce urban sprawl, and promote sustainable land use. These can take many forms and can be managed by various levels of government.
What is the purpose of a green belt?
Preserving open space and natural habitats
Reducing urban sprawl
Improving air quality
Providing recreational opportunities
What are some examples of green belts?
M25 Motorway, United Kingdom
Greater Toronto Greenbelt, Canada
Metropolitan Green Belt, United Kingdom
Emerald Necklace, Massachusetts
Green Belt of China
