urban- london

• ULEZ


  ultra low emission zone

  - £12.50 a day

  - expansion in 2021 and 2023 supported by 51% of londoners and opposed by 37%

  - NOx kevels 46% lower than they would have been without ulez

  - because of ULEZ - 90% of cars in london are now ulez compliant
• What other strategies are in place to combat urban challenges in London?

  Lime bikes and electric scooters widely accessible

  State provided schools

  NHS - free healthcare

  Zip cars

  Bus passes for elderly and disabled people and under 18s

  Student discounts
• Super-sewer


  A new 25km super sewer which will intercept, store and ultimately transfer waste away from the Thames to replace old, clogged up Victorian sewers.
• Challenges in London caused by socioeconomic segregation?

  50% of London's wealth is owned by the richest 10%

  The lower half of the cities population by income own just over 5% of the cities wealth

  Weapons of fences are 3 times more prevalent in the most income deprived 10% of London neighborhoods
• How has London encouraged people to use more public transport?

  Free bus passes for elderly, disabled and under 18s

  Expanding the jubilee line

  Implementation of the oyster card which makes traveling by public transport more efficient

  ULEZ has discouraged many people from using cars to revel into the city, and instead has encouraged people to use public transport to get into the city

  Electric bikes and scooters which can be used for as little as £2
• How is the gov trying to make London more sustainable?

  - dual flush toilets in housing and businesses to conserve water

  - collecting rainwater to conserve water

  - insulating and using triple glazing buildings and houses to conserve energy

  - using grey water to flush toilets in public places to conserve and recycle water

  - increasing the number of parks and planting more trees in London eg. Queen Elizabeth park in London.
• Where is BEDZED located?

  Beddington,suton,london
• What forms of energy are used?

  Renewable energy
• How does BEDZED reduce the energy demand?

  Using double glazing Windows, renewable materials and self- sufficient heating and power.
• How does the residents reduce pollution in BEDZED?

  Using urban greening and sustainable energy
• What recycling facilities are there?

  Waste recycling
• How do the houses fit into the local area?


  They look like ordinary houses
• What community facilities are available to help promote sustainable living?

  The community grow their own vegetables
• What resources were used to build the development?

  Timber from forests to make the houses