Urban issues - Sustainability managment Flashcards

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Features of sustainable urban living

BEDZed

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Roofs are covered with solar panels to generate electricity
Rain water is collected for irrigation and toilet flushing
Thicker walls han average with insulation to prevent energy loss
Car sharing club and electric car charging point to reduse pollution and trafic

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What is BEDZed

(Beddington Zero Energy Development)

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BEDZed claims to be the UK’s largest community over 100 homes

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Trafic management

London

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Congestioin charge is when you have to pay to enter a city (T-charge)
65000 fewer car journeys within the zone
traffic levels reduced by 21%
12% increaced in cycling journeys

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