6.8 Urban Sustainability

• Excessive resource use and waste generation are characteristics of a sustainable city.

  False
• The three pillars of urban sustainability are economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social equity.


  True
• Green infrastructure helps mitigate urban heat islands and improve air quality.

  True
• The three pillars of urban sustainability address the interconnected needs of the economy, environment, and community
• The three pillars of urban sustainability are economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social equity
• Social equity in urban sustainability aims to provide equitable access to resources and opportunities
• Energy conservation in urban areas includes efficient buildings, public transportation, and renewable energy sources
• Cleaner air is a significant benefit of environmental sustainability in cities.


  True
• Economic sustainability in urban areas ensures a vibrant and resilient economy
• Urban sustainability requires balancing economic, environmental, and social factors
• The three pillars of urban sustainability are economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social equity
• What is the key focus of social equity in urban sustainability?

  Equitable access to resources
• Match sustainable practices with their unsustainable counterparts:

  Energy-efficient buildings ↔️ Inefficient energy use

  Green roofs and parks ↔️ Lack of green spaces

  Rainwater harvesting ↔️ Excessive water consumption

  Recycling programs ↔️ Minimal waste management
• What is the primary goal of economic sustainability in urban areas?

  Vibrant and resilient economy
• What is one key challenge to achieving urban sustainability related to resource consumption?

  Overconsumption of resources
• What are the three main goals of strategies for urban sustainability?

  Environmental, social, economic
• What is the impact of urban gardening in cities?

  Enhances food security
• What is urban sustainability defined as?

  Meeting current needs sustainably
• What is an unsustainable reliance in urban areas often based on?

  Fossil fuels
• What is the focus of environmental sustainability in urban areas?

  Reducing ecological footprint
• What is one benefit of environmental sustainability in cities?

  Cleaner air
• Order the three pillars of urban sustainability in terms of their primary focus:

  1️⃣ Economic prosperity

  2️⃣ Environmental stewardship

  3️⃣ Social equity
• What does the economic prosperity pillar focus on in urban sustainability?

  Creating a stable economy
• What type of community does balancing the three pillars of urban sustainability create?

  Vibrant, responsible, inclusive
• What is green infrastructure used for in urban sustainability?

  Mitigating urban heat islands
• What is the primary goal of social sustainability in urban areas?

  Improving quality of life
• Investing in green jobs is a key aspect of economic sustainability.


  True
• What does a sustainable city minimize in terms of resources?

  Consumption and waste
• What is the focus of the economic prosperity pillar in urban sustainability?

  Stable local economy
• Environmental sustainability in urban areas focuses on reducing the ecological footprint
• What are the three main goals of social sustainability in urban areas?

  Equity, engagement, quality
• Diversification of economic activities reduces dependence on single industries
• Urban development can lead to habitat loss and reduced biodiversity.


  True
• Renewable energy adoption reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers carbon emissions.


  True
• Urban sustainability requires balancing economic, environmental, and social factors
• Addressing interdependent aspects makes a city more sustainable and resilient
• Energy conservation involves reducing energy consumption through efficient buildings and public transportation
• Match the sustainable practice with its unsustainable counterpart:

  Energy-efficient buildings ↔️ Inefficient energy use

  Green roofs and parks ↔️ Lack of green spaces

  Rainwater harvesting ↔️ Excessive water consumption

  Comprehensive recycling programs ↔️ Minimal waste management
• Balancing the three pillars of urban sustainability creates a vibrant, environmentally responsible, and inclusive community.


  True
• Environmental stewardship emphasizes reducing carbon emissions and conserving water.

  True