Freiburg Case Study (urban Sustainability)

Question 1

Freiburg case study?

Answer 1

City in SW Germany,near the Black Forest.known as one of most greenest/sustainable cities in the world.

Environmental sustainability- installed over 400 solar panels and uses wind,hydro,biomass and solar power.(low ghg emissions reducing global warming/climate change. Creates jobs in manufacturing/insatllation)

Recycles 88% of waste(reduces air/water pollution= cleaner environment.promoted awareness within communities)

Social sustainability- vauban district a modern sustainable neibourhood.designed to be car free/excellent public services(education,health care)

Economic sustainability- investment in green economy created 10k jobs in solar tech,environmental engineering. Eco tourism brings income while promoting awareness (leads to infrastructure/conservation awareness encouraging practices that protect ecosystems)