16: Resources In Cities

Question 1

“Wilderness” in the city

Answer 1

Two Defs:

1. Forbidding place
2. Primitive, sublime and unspoiled by ppl

Both reinforce disconnect between people and nature

Question 2

Restore:

Answer 2

Balance wetlands with flood control to keep water longer in key places

Establish natural historical base lines as precedents

Question 3

Recharge: low impact development

Answer 3

Reduce volume and rate of runoff

Increase percolation of water to soil

New types of treatment facilities

Embrace trees

Question 4

Reconnect

Answer 4

Possible at river scale

Examples: fish ladders and wildlife tunnels/bridges

Question 5

Renew

Answer 5

Establish connection bw humans and river in the city

By making accessible and welcoming

Question 6

Four Rs of managing water

Answer 6

Restore to simulate original conditions and habitats

Recharge groundwater by capturing h20 runoff

Reconnect waterways to make key links for habitats

Renew interest: make accessible and attractive to people