sustainable urban development

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Created on: 18-05-22 10:36

name 3 environmental impacts caused by urban areas?

1) cities impact the environment on a local scale e.g. increasing air pollution and lots of litter.
2) loss of habitats and biodiversity.
3) at a global scale, cities increase demand for resources like food, water and energy.
4) cities are responsible for

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what is an ecological footprint?

the amount of land needed to produce everything an individual consumes. The ecological footprint of an area combines the footprints of its residents.

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what 3 factors influence the ecological footprint of a city?

wealth - e.g. consumption and waste production is higher in cities in richer countries.
size of the city - e.g. compact cities are easier to travel around on foot or bike therefore less air pollution.
quality of public transport - efficient transport syst

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There are different dimensions to sustainability. What is natural sustainability and how is it achieved in urban areas?

how the environment, resources and waste are managed.
1) renewable energy
2) produce little waste
3) reuse and recycle
4) people walk, cycle or use public transport.

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What is physical sustainability and how is it achieved in urban areas?

how well a city is able to support the people living there.
1) provide enough resources to support the population
2) job availability
3) high quality housing
4) safe water and energy

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What is social sustainability and how is it achieved in urban areas?

how people live together, their quality of life and the availability of basic services e.g. healthcare.
1) access to schools, hospitals.
2) peaceful, tolerant and respect human rights.
3) politically stable.

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What is economic sustainability and how is it achieved in urban areas?

maintaining economic growth without causing negative effects e.g. environmental damage, social inequality.
1) wealthy
2) little debt
3) profitable, ethical businesses
4) well-paid jobs

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what is liveabilty?

a measure of how good living conditions in an area are.
e.g. low crime, open space and high employment.

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