BOM210 Flashcards by Dani San

The Planning and Building Act (PBL) aims to:

a. promote a sustainable built environment and good social conditions for all
b. increase the number of residences built in Sweden every year
c. provide information on planning and building to the government
d. provide information on planning and building to the citizens

a. promote a sustainable built environment and good social conditions for all

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According to the PBL, the Swedish planning system consists of

a. the comprehensive plan and the detailed development plan
b. the regional plan, the comprehensive plan and the detailed development
plan
c. the comprehensive plan, the detailed development plan and area maps
d. the regional plan, the comprehensive plan, district regulations and the
detailed development plan

d. the regional plan, the comprehensive plan, district regulations and the
detailed development plan

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In which document is the use of land and water in a municipality is described?

a. the comprehensive plan
b. the regional plan
c. the detailed development plan
d. the municipality’s development strategy

a. the comprehensive plan

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Who is responsible for ensuring that there is an up-to-date comprehensive plan
(översiktsplan)?

a. County Board (Länsstyrelsen)
b. Municipality (Kommunen)
c. Ministry of Industry (Näringsdepartmentet)
d. Land and Environment Court (Mark och Miljödomstolen)

b. Municipality (Kommunen)

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What is the aim of a municipality’s comprehensive plan?

a. to promote a sustainable built environment and good social conditions for
all
b. to control the number of residences built in Sweden every year
c. to provide information on planning and building to the government
d. to provide information on planning and building to the citizens

a. to promote a sustainable built environment and good social conditions for
all

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When a detailed development plan application is made,

a. The municipality has to accept the application if all requested documents
are included
b. The municipality can decide to accept or reject the application and a
rejection can be appealed
c. The municipality can decide to accept or reject the application and a
rejection cannot be appealed (överklaga)
d. The application should be sent to the county board (länstyrelse)

c. The municipality can decide to accept or reject the application and a
rejection cannot be appealed (överklaga)

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A municipality has to answer an application for the initiation of a detailed
development plan within:

a. 2 months
b. 4 months
c. 6 months
d. 12 months

b. 4 months

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What is mandatory to have written on the illustrations in the detailed
development plan (detaljplan)?

a. The color code
b. The cross sections
c. The illustrations are not legally binding
d. The name of the author/architect who made the drawings

c. The illustrations are not legally binding

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How long is the execution time (genomförandetid) of a detailed development
plan (detaljplan)?

a. less than 2 years
b. less than 5 years
c. less than 10 years
d. between 5 years and 15 years

d. between 5 years and 15 years

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The million programme (miljonprogrammet) aimed at building 1 million new
homes during 1965-1974. How many of these homes were small houses?

a. 10%
b. 16%
c. 20%
d. 33%

d. 33%

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What is the main challenge in Europe and Sweden for adapting the building stock
to the climate change target?

a. building new buildings with energy efficient performance
b. renovating the existent building stock
c. construct large buildings with thick walls
d. all of the above;

b. renovating the existent building stock

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Why opting for a smaller, energy efficient car is not always the best alternative,
from a climate mitigation perspective:

a. larger cars are safer, which is more important than climate change
b. the monetary savings are often used for other activities which are more
carbon intensive, such as flying by plane
c. smaller cars have a shorter life cycle period and have therefore a larger
impact on climate change
d. smaller cars require less parking area and there are therefore more cars in
urban areas

b. the monetary savings are often used for other activities which are more
carbon intensive, such as flying by plane

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How long is the average daily travel time (dagliga restiden) in Sweden?

a. 20 min./day
b. 35 min./day
c. 70 min./day
d. 90 min./day

c. 70 min./day

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For which speed should bicycle lanes in the main network (huvudnät) be
designed for?

a. 15 km/h
b. 30 km/h
c. 40 km/h
d. 50 km/h

b. 30 km/h

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What is the guiding principle of sizing streets (dimensionering)?

a. Safety (e.g., reduced speed)
b. Sustainability (e.g., reduced fuel usage)
c. Expected traffic types (e.g., who will be using the street)
d. Nothing, they are standardized

c. Expected traffic types (e.g., who will be using the street)

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What is the most effective speed reduction method used in traffic planning?

a. Speed bump (gupp)
b. Lateral displacements (sidoförskjutningar)
c. Narrowing (avsmalningar)
d. They are all equal

a. Speed bump (gupp)

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What is the average water consumption per person in Sweden?

a. 110 l/day
b. 120 l/day
c. 160 l/day
d. 200 l/day

c. 160 l/day

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What is a combined wastewater system?

a. A system in which sewage and stormwater are transported in separate
pipes
b. A system in which sewage and stormwater are transported in the same
pipes
c. A system in which drinking water and sewage water are transported in the
same pipes
d. None of the above answers are correct.

b. A system in which sewage and stormwater are transported in the same
pipes

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Which of the following parameters are important to consider when designing a
water treatment plant?

a. Water quality
b. Topography
c. Number of combined sewer overflows in the pipe network
d. All of the answers above are correct

a. Water quality

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Are municipalities in Sweden responsible for the collection of all household
wastes?

a. Yes
b. No, they are only responsible for the treatment of waste
c. No, they are only responsible for the disposal to landfill
d. No, they are not responsible for waste covered by producer responsibility

d. No, they are not responsible for waste covered by producer responsibility

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For which type of waste is the energy recovery treatment most suitable for?

a. Recyclable waste
b. Organic waste
c. Non-recyclable waste
d. All of the above

c. Non-recyclable waste

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What are the 3 main purposes of the Development Strategy for Gothenburg?

a. Develop the city center, the intermediate city and the suburbs
b. Develop the intermediate city, improve collective traffic and improve the
urban environment
c. Develop the intermediate city, improve collective traffic and secure
housing supply
d. Develop the intermediate city, prioritize municipal investments and
secure housing supply

d. Develop the intermediate city, prioritize municipal investments and
secure housing supply

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What type of area is the main focus of the Development Strategy for
Gothenburg?

a. The city centre
b. The intermediate city
c. The outer city or suburbs
d. All of the above

b. The intermediate city

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How many new homes are currently made available every year in Gothenburg?

a. approximately 1000
b. approximately 2000
c. approximately 3000
d. approximately 4000

b. approximately 2000

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What is the purpose of a detailed development plan (Detaljplan)? a. To evaluate if an area is appropriate to build upon, change, or preserve b. To reduce urban sprawl c. To encourage development d. To ensure that the municipality has full control over the built environment

a. To evaluate if an area is appropriate to build upon, change, or preserve

The execution time (genomförandetid) of a detailed development plan is a. less than 2 years b. less than 4 years c. between 5 years and 15 years d. More than 10 years

c. between 5 years and 15 years

How many opportunities do residents/affected people have to give feedback or appeal (överklagandet) on a detailed development plan (Detaljplan) during a typical detailed development plan process? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

c. 3

Who has the final decision in the appeal (överklagandet) process for a detailed development plan (Detaljplan)? a. County Board (Länsstyrelsen) b. Municipality (Kommunen) c. Ministry of Industry (Näringsdepartmentet) d. Land and Environment Court (Mark och Miljödomstolen)

d. Land and Environment Court (Mark och Miljödomstolen)

How often must a comprehensive plan (översiktsplan) be reviewed? a. Every year b. Every 3 years c. Every 4 years d. Every 5 years e. Every 10 years

c. Every 4 years

What is the main difference between detailed development plan (detaljplan) and comprehensive plan (översiktsplanen)? a. The comprehensive plan goes into more detail than the zoning plan b. The comprehensive plan is not legally binding whereas the detailed development plan is legally binding c. The municipality (kommunen) is responsible for the detailed development plan, whereas the county board (länsstyrelsen) is responsible for the comprehensive plan d. There is no difference

b. The comprehensive plan is not legally binding whereas the detailed development plan is legally binding

How long do citizens have to appeal (överklaga) the comprehensive plan (översiktsplan)? a. 1 week b. 3 weeks c. 1 month d. 3 months e. 1 year

b. 3 weeks

What is the cultural planning method? a. A planning method using the assets of a community in order to find creative and innovative solutions to local challenges b. A planning method that prioritizes cultural heritage in a city c. A planning method that ensures that cities have enough possibilities for cultural activities, like theaters and museums d. A planning method used for including people from different cultural or social backgrounds

a. A planning method using the assets of a community in order to find creative and innovative solutions to local challenges

The European Union (including Sweden and Gothenburg) has adopted a temperature increase target compared to the pre-industrial temperature in climate strategies. The global average surface temperature should not increase more than: a. 0.5°C b. 1°C c. 1.5°C d. 2°C e. 3°C

d. 2°C

What is the main barrier to energy efficiency improvements when renovating the existing building stock (for example renovation of multifamily buildings) in Sweden? a. Municipal regulations b. Lack of available technology that can support improvement c. Costs are increasing with increase in energy efficiency d. None of the above

c. Costs are increasing with increase in energy efficiency

What are the traditional key waste management strategies? a. Dumping and incineration b. Recycling, remanufacture, repair and reuse c. Resource reduction, resource recovery, and incineration and dumping d. Resource regulation, reduction technology and reuse

c. Resource reduction, resource recovery, and incineration and dumping

Which sector consumes the largest quantity of water in Sweden? a. Households b. Agriculture c. Industry d. Construction

c. Industry

Which variable is relevant for the design of a wastewater network (avloppsnät)? a. The stormwater (dagvatten) flow b. The quality of the wastewater c. The types of buildings in an area d. None of the above

a. The stormwater (dagvatten) flow

What is the leading principle of good traffic planning? a. Safety b. Aesthetics c. Environmental impact (miljöpåverkan) d. Accessibility (tillgänglighet)

d. Accessibility (tillgänglighet)

Which of the following is most effective in reducing car owners’ usage of automobiles? a. Financial incentives b. Information campaigns c. Reduced parking availability d. None of the above

a. Financial incentives

Traffic planning is NOT required to be in agreement with the comprehensive plan (översiktsplanen). a. True b. False

b. False

What is the main purpose of traffic plans (Trafikplan)? a. To describe how the traffic system should be built and how the plan will be completed b. To control the Comprehensive Plan (översiktsplanen) c. To encourage sustainable travel and reduce environmental impact d. To allow politicians to control how many roads are built

a. To describe how the traffic system should be built and how the plan will be completed

What is the most effective vehicle speed reduction method on urban streets? a. Speed bump (gupp) b. Lateral displacements (sidoförskjutningar) c. Narrowing (avsmalningar) d. They are all equal

a. Speed bump (gupp)

Bike lanes should not be built with an inclination higher than: a. 2% b. 3% c. 4% d. 5%

b. 3%

What is the primary reason for treating noise in the detailed development plan (detaljplan) process? a. Noise reduces land value. b. Noise increases risk of negative health effects. c. Noise leads to more livable streets. d. None of the above.

b. Noise increases risk of negative health effects.

Which of the following change of block properties causes significantly higher noise levels in a courtyard for a given amount of road traffic in the street? a. A more irregular façade geometry. b. Taller buildings. c. A narrow opening from the courtyard to the street. d. None of the above.

c. A narrow opening from the courtyard to the street.

How is an urban area (tätort) defined in the Nordic context (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland) a. An area with at least 200 inhabitants b. An area with at least 1000 houses c. An area with at least 200 inhabitants and a distance of less than 200 m between houses d. An area with at least 500 houses and a distance of less than 200 m between buildings

c. An area with at least 200 inhabitants and a distance of less than 200 m between houses

The strategy for Gothenburg 2035 focuses on a. Integration in the Västra Götaland region b. Development of the intermediate city (Mellanstaden) c. Development of the industrial areas d. Development of the central area along the Göta River

b. Development of the intermediate city (Mellanstaden)

From 2015 to 2035, the population of Gothenburg is expected to increase by a. 50 000 inhabitants b. 100 000 inhabitants c. 150 000 inhabitants d. 250 000 inhabitants

c. 150 000 inhabitants

Which of these continents is the most urbanized? a. Europe b. North America c. Latin America and Caribbean d. Asia

b. North America

The urban population of Sweden is growing. Which type of urban areas concentrated most of the urban population growth between 2015 and 2020? a. Small urban areas (1000 – 1999 inhabitants) b. Medium cities (20 000 – 49 999 inhabitants) c. Large cities (> 100 000 inhabitants) d. All urban areas have a similar growth, regardless of their population sizes

c. Large cities (> 100 000 inhabitants)

Which organisation has the main responsibility for the planning of land and water areas in Sweden? a. The Swedish government (Regeringen) b. The National Board of Housing, Building and planning (Boverket) c. The county administrative boards (Länsstyrelsen) d. The municipalities (Kommunen)

d. The municipalities (Kommunen)

Göteborg has a new comprehensive plan. How long did it take (approximately) to develop and approve the comprehensive plan? a. 8 years b. 5 years c. 2 years d. 1 yea

b. 5 years

After a comprehensive plan is approved by the municipal council (Kommunfullmäktige), the decision can be appealed. what can be appealed? a. The content of the plan and issues related to national interests. b. The content of the plan, but not the plan maps. c. The content of the plan and the process for the development of the plan. d. The process for the development of the plan.

d. The process for the development of the plan

Which of the following documents are legally-binding? a. The comprehensive plan. b. The comprehensive plan and the detailed development plan. c. The comprehensive plan, the comprehensive plan and area regulations. d. The detailed development plan and area regulations.

d. The detailed development plan and area regulations.

In a detailed development plan, what is the purpose of the plan map? a. The plan map indicates the geographical location of the plan area. b. The plan map indicates the geographical location and the topography of the plan area. c. The plan map indicates how the plan area is divided for various purposes and which regulations apply to the different areas. d. The plan map indicates the location of streets and access to public transportation in the plan area

c. The plan map indicates how the plan area is divided for various purposes and which regulations apply to the different areas.

According to the Environment and Climate Programme, Göteborg aims to be an environmentally-sustainable city by 2030. What are the 3 focus areas to achieve this goal? a. Climate, transport and nature b. Climate, transport and people c. Climate, nature and people d. Climate, energy and waste

c. Climate, nature and people

In which proportion is freshwater used by households, agriculture and industry in Sweden? a. Households: 23%, Agriculture: 4%, Industry: 61%. b. Households: 52%, Agriculture: 5%, Industry: 32%. c. Households: 20%, Agriculture: 60%, Industry: 15%. d. Households: 22%, Agriculture: 42%, Industry: 12%.

a. Households: 23%, Agriculture: 4%, Industry: 61%.

The daily household water consumption in Sweden is 140 liter per person. How much water is consumed per person per day for both personal hygiene (e.g. showers and baths) and flushing toilets? a. 50 liter b. 60 liter c. 90 liter d. 120 liter

c. 90 liter

According to Göteborg’s waste plan, the amount of household waste should be reduced by 30% per inhabitant. In addition, which of the following types of wastes should be reduced by 50%. a. Plastic waste, food waste and electronic waste. b. Plastic waste, electronic waste and all non-recyclable waste. c. Electronic waste and all non-recyclable waste. d. All non-recyclable waste.

a. Plastic waste, food waste and electronic waste.

Sweden aims to increase the share of renewable energy sources in energy production. What is the target for renewable energy in Sweden in 2040? a. 50% of the total energy production should be from renewable sources. b. 75% of the total energy production should be from renewable sources. c. 80% of the total energy production should be from renewable sources. d. 100% of the total energy production should be from renewable sources

d. 100% of the total energy production should be from renewable sources

The Planning and Building Act is adopted by a. the parliament b. the government c. the municipal council d. the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning

a. the parliament

The Swedish planning system is composed of a. the detailed development plan b. the comprehensive plan and the detailed development plan c. the regional plan, the comprehensive plan and the detailed development plan d. the regional plan, the comprehensive plan, area regulations and the detailed development plan

d. the regional plan, the comprehensive plan, area regulations and the detailed development plan

The regional plan is a. compulsory for all regions in Sweden b. compulsory for all regions in Sweden, except Stockholm c. voluntary for all regions in Sweden d. voluntary for all regions in Sweden, except Stockholm

d. voluntary for all regions in Sweden, except Stockholm

Which of these planning documents are legally-binding? a. the comprehensive plan and area regulations b. the comprehensive plan and the detailed development plan c. the detailed development plan and area regulations d. the comprehensive plan, area regulations and the detailed development plan

c. the detailed development plan and area regulations

Once a comprehensive plan is adopted and published by a municipality, which of the following can be appealed? a. the planned use of land and water in the municipality b. the content of the comprehensive plan c. the process for the preparation of the comprehensive plan d. the content of the comprehensive plan and the process for the preparation of the plan

c. the process for the preparation of the comprehensive plan

Who is responsible for ensuring that there is an up-to-date comprehensive plan? a. the Municipality b. the County Administrative Board c. the Land and Environment Court d. the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning

a. the Municipality

According to the comprehensive plan, continued planning in Gothenburg shall primarily focus on a. supplementing the built-up city in combination with building in strategic nodes b. densifying the central area through new construction c. developing the transportation system in the municipality and in the region d. achieving the environmental goals

a. supplementing the built-up city in combination with building in strategic nodes

In a detailed development plan, a. the maps and illustrations are legally-binding b. the maps and illustrations are not legally-binding c. the maps are legally-binding, but the illustrations are not legally-binding d. the illustrations are legally-binding, but the maps are not legally-binding

c. the maps are legally-binding, but the illustrations are not legally-binding

When a detailed development plan application is made, the municipality should issue a planning notification within a. 3 weeks b. 1 month c. 2 months d. 4 months

d. 4 months

The execution time of a detailed development plan is a. less than 2 years b. less than 4 years c. between 5 years and 15 years d. More than 10 years

c. between 5 years and 15 years

Who has the final decision in the appeal process for a detailed development plan? a. Municipality b. County Administrative Board c. Land and Environment Court d. Ministry of Industry

c. Land and Environment Court

Which of the following infrastructure is not a primary infrastructure? a. energy b. water c. hospitals d. transport

c. hospitals

Which of the following points describes the infrastructure challenge? a. build new assets and optimize existing assets b. build new assets, optimize existing assets and reduce demand c. reduce resource consumption through optimization of existing assets d. reduce resource consumption through new assets

b. build new assets, optimize existing assets and reduce demand

For which type of waste is the energy recovery treatment most suitable for? a. Recyclable waste b. Non-Recyclable waste c. Organic waste d. All of the above

b. Non-Recyclable waste

According to the handbook for stormwater management at Gothenburg Municipality, a. all detailed development plans should include a plan for local management of stormwater b. all detailed development plans should include a plan for connection to a combined sewer network c. all detailed development plans should include a plan for connection to a separate sewer network d. stormwater is the responsibility of the municipality and does not need to be included in the detailed development plans

a. all detailed development plans should include a plan for local management of stormwater

The EU Water Framework Directive aims for all water bodies in the EU to reach good quality status. By the 2015 deadline, how many water bodies did not reach good quality status? a. ca. 10% b. ca. 20% c. ca. 50% d. ca. 80%

c. ca. 50%

What is the primary reason for treating noise in the detailed development plan? a. Noise often appears as a complaint by neighbors in the appeal process b. Noise lowers the economic value of properties in the plan c. Noise gives risks of negative health effects d. Noise is not treated in the detailed development plan

c. Noise gives risks of negative health effects

What is the main challenge in Europe and Sweden for adapting the building stock to the climate change target? a. renovating the existent building stock b. building new buildings with energy efficient performance c. construct large buildings with thick walls d. all of the above

a. renovating the existent building stock

By 2050, the global urban population is expected to reach a. 50% of the total global population b. 66% of the total global population c. 85% of the total global population d. 90% of the total global population

b. 66% of the total global population

The legal framework of urban planning in Sweden is formed by a. the Planning and Building Act (PBL) b. the Planning and Building Act (PBL) and the Environmental Code (Miljöbalken) c. the Planning and Building Act (PBL) and the comprehensive plan d. the comprehensive plan

b. the Planning and Building Act (PBL) and the Environmental Code (Miljöbalken)

Who carries the main responsibility for land use planning in Sweden a. The municipalities b. The private sector c. The home owners d. The Swedish State

a. The municipalities

Which of the statements below is correct? a. Both the comprehensive plan and the detailed development plan are legally binding b. The detailed development plan is legally binding, whereas the comprehensive plan is not legally binding c. The comprehensive plan is legally binding whereas the detailed development plan is not legally binding d. The comprehensive plan and the detailed development plan are not legally binding

b. The detailed development plan is legally binding, whereas the comprehensive plan is not legally binding

When a detailed development plan application is made, a. The municipality has to accept the application if all requested documents are included b. The municipality can decide to accept or reject the application and a rejection can be appealed (överklaga) within 3 months c. The municipality can decide to accept or reject the application and a rejection can be appealed within 6 months d. The municipality can decide to accept or reject the application and a rejection cannot be appealed

d. The municipality can decide to accept or reject the application and a rejection cannot be appealed

The Gothenburg strategy for 2035 indicates which locations have particularly good conditions for sustainable urban development, in which more inhabitants live close to the supermarket, the school, the bus stop – all the things that make everyday life a little easier. This will be achieved a. by improving transportation in the suburbs b. by increasing the number of bicycle paths c. by making the already built environment denser d. by developing the suburbs around the city

c. by making the already built environment denser

Approximately 2400 apartments or homes were produced each year in Gothenburg in 2012-2016. What is the projected number of apartment to be produced in 2021 in Gothenburg. a. 3600 b. 4800 c. 5200 d. 7900

d. 7900

The city of Stockholm has four strategies as part of its comprehensive plan. Which of the strategies below is not included in the plan? a. strengthen the central area b. focus on economic growth c. connect city areas d. focus on strategic nodes

b. focus on economic growth

The municipal traffic strategy deals with a. Person and goods transport at urban and regional scales b. Person transport at urban and regional scales c. Person transport at urban scale d. Public transport at urban scale

a. Person and goods transport at urban and regional scales

The secondary urban infrastructure includes a. Schools b. Wastewater treatment c. Housing d. Streets and roads

a. Schools

In urban areas, transportation-related energy per capita a. is directly proportional to urban population density b. increases with increasing urban population density c. decreases with increasing urban population density d. is not affected by urban density

c. decreases with increasing urban population density

What is the main challenge in Europe and Sweden for adapting the building stock to save energy and reach the climate change target? a. building new houses with energy efficient performance b. renovating the existent building stock c. too expensive insulation materials d. the use of non-renewable energy

b. renovating the existent building stock

In urban areas with a combined wastewater system, a. Stormwater is treated at the wastewater treatment plant with household wastewater b. Stormwater is treated separately by a decentralized solution in the neighborhood c. Wastewater is treated separately by a decentralized solution in the neighborhood d. Wastewater is treated separately at the wastewater treatment plant

a. Stormwater is treated at the wastewater treatment plant with household wastewater

In its waste prevention plan, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) focuses on waste streams that have a major environmental impact: a. Textile, food, electronics and construction waste b. Textile, electronics and construction waste c. Metals, plastics, paper and glass d. Packaging, electronics and construction waste

a. Textile, food, electronics and construction waste

How much waste does every person produce each year (2013-14) in Sweden? a. Approximately 250 kg b. Approximately 460 kg c. Approximately 610 kg d. Approximately 750 kg

b. Approximately 460 kg

The term ‘circular economy’ refers to a. The conservation of raw material resources by recovering, recycling and reusing b. The municipal budget for waste management c. The fact that public transport is more efficient in urban designs with circular shapes d. The economy of scale, in which cost advantages are obtained due to the scale of operation

a. The conservation of raw material resources by recovering, recycling and reusing

The term ‘resilience’ refers to a. The management of resources, so that we can meet our current needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs b. The ability to absorb shocks, recover, and prepare for future shocks c. The ability to convert waste into resources in circular economy d. The efficiency of a system, for instance public transport

b. The ability to absorb shocks, recover, and prepare for future shocks

Explain what is resource decoupling

Economic activity (e.g. GDP) increases while the use of resources decreases.

What is a combined sewer system?

A combined sewer system is a system in which household wastewater and stormwater runoff are taken to the wastewater treatment plant in the same pipes

What is the impact of urbanization on stormwater runoff?

Stormwater runoff increases due to impervious (impermeable) surfaces and reduced infiltration into the ground.

List 3 different types of zoning used in urban planning.

Single-use zoning - Mixed-used zoning - Form-based zoning - Conditional zoning - Pattern zoning

In urban planning, what is zoning?

A planning method in which the land is divided into areas called zones to provide regulations or guidelines for urban development based on selected characteristics.

Describe what is a node according to the Göteborg 2035 strategy.

A node is a geographical location that is suitable for densification. A node is not only an interchange. It is also a central point with services, shops and other workplaces as well as a large percentage of residents close to public transport.

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