Urban change - Dongtan, north-east of Shanghai, China 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyRural and urban challenges and regenerationASAll boards Created by: hamishcCreated on: 02-04-16 21:50 What is being done here? Dongtan is hoped to be the worlds first eco-freindly city 1 of 8 Why are Chinese cities usually unsustainable? China has a population of 1.3 billion, over 50% of which live in urban areas, this makes it difficult for planners to make city's sustainable 2 of 8 1st reason why it is sustainable Will use HEP from the Yangtze River, reducing smog 3 of 8 2nd reason why it is sustainable Sustainable infrastructure is planned to be built, attracting visitors, and making the city economically and socially sustainable 4 of 8 1st criticism City will be built on wetlands which over 1 million birds travel to every year 5 of 8 2nd criticism City will be built on agricultural land, leading to loss of employment 6 of 8 3rd criticism Dongtan is unlikely to set an example for the rest of China, rather to act as a political show-piece 7 of 8 What is the name of the island Dongtan is situated on? Chongming Island 8 of 8
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