Characteristics of a Sustainable City

Brownfield sites

• Disused and derelict plots of land are used for buildings.
• Stops the city growing in size at the expense of the surrounding countryside.

Conserving the environment

• Old industrial buildings can be turned into apartments.
• Rundown old houses can be redeveloped to provide housing in the future.
• Using more electricity generated renewably by:
  • Solar power
  • Wind power

Open spaces

• "Green spaces" act like "Green lungs" which reduces the impact on the environment.
• Recycling carbon reduces pollution.
• They provide a range of recreational opportunities.
• There is a wide variety of wildlife.

• Involve local people in decisions about their communities.
• Local councils consult people about a wide range of things.
• This makes people feel valued.
• It makes them aware that they have a voice.

• Reducing the number of heavy good vehicles.
• Reducing the need for long journeys.
• "Door to door" service.
• Restricted parking so streets aren't overcrowded.
• Cheap public transport and dedicated bus lanes.
• Ring roads that keep traffic out of centre.