Sustainable Urban Development

Question 1

what does urban sustainability mean?

Answer 1

people and buildings competing for space, energy, water and other resources

Question 2

what are some sustainable urban strategies?

Answer 2

-providing green spaces
-recycling water to conserve supplies
-reducing reliance on fossil fuels
-minimising use of greenfield sites (more brownfield)

Question 3

what does Freiburg have?

Answer 3

-energy for 28,000 homes from burning waste
-350 community collection points for recycling
-biogas digester for organic food and garden waste collected weekly

Question 4

how does Freiburg keep a sustainable water supply?

Answer 4

-little water as possible
-roof gardens to facilitate rainwater and wastewater
-collecting and recycling water
-waters meters (pay for what they use)

Question 5

how does Freiburg keep sustainable energy?

Answer 5

-reduce use of fossil fuels
-promoting renewable energy sources
-making homes energy efficient
-one of the sunniest countries (most solar panels)

Question 6

how does Freiburg keep sustainable green spaces?

Answer 6

-naturally cooler
-habitat for wildlife
-reduce flooding and air pollution
-‘green lungs’ for the city
-soil is protected by trees (prevents run off)