Urban Sustainability Flashcards
1
Q
What is urban sustainability
A
creating an environment that meets the social, economic and environmental needs of existing residents without compromising the same for future generations
2
Q
Water conservation
A
sustainable water supply conserves and recycles water
3
Q
Waste recycling
A
recycling saves raw materials and reduces energy use
4
Q
Sustainable drainage system (SuDS)
A
SuDS aims to reduce surface water flooding by using permeable surfaces
5
Q
Energy conservation
A
Solar panels and wind turbines
Energy efficiency of building increasing insulation
6
Q
Creating green space
A
Provides areas of recreation
Absorbs CO2
Trees help reduce flood risk
