urban - sustainable development

Question 1

urban sustainability

Answer 1

an environment that meets the social, economic, and environmental needss of existing residents without comporimising same for future generations

Question 2

water conservation

Answer 2

conserve and recycle water
water saving devices in homes, collect rainwater in tanks
sustainable drainage system - green roofs store water, plant vegetation, permeable surfaces for roads to slow down transfer, wetlands for storage

Question 3

energy conservation

Answer 3

renewable sources
building insulating
energy efficient appliances
capture heat when generating electricity rather than releasing

Question 4

waste recycling

Answer 4

in-vessel composting - food mixed with garden waste
anaerobic digestion - microorganisms break down to create compost and also gas, used to generate electricity

Question 5

creating green space

Answer 5

city’s green lungs
area of recreation - improves mental health
habitats, biodiversity
trees help prevent soil erosion and flooding

Question 6

impacts of traffic congestion

Answer 6

social - late for work, miss appointment, become anxious and stressed
economic - expensive delays for businesses, uses more fuel, increases transport costs
environmental - increases exhaust emissions

Question 7

transport management strategies

Answer 7

walk and cycle, use public transport, lanes for buses and bikes, park and ride, integrated transport systems
areas where large lorries are prohibited, low emissions, congestion charge, speed bumps, restrict parking in city centres

Question 8

beijing sustainable transport

Answer 8

rapid bus transit system
bike parks established at transport hubs
led to 20% reduction in car use
ban each car for one day a week