Sustainable Cities

• What does SUSTAINABILITY mean?

  to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future
• what COULD sustainability mean in a cit?

  in a city , sustainabilityt could refer to the economy, environment and society
• what is a sustainable city?

  a city which provides employment, a high standard of living, a clean , healthy environment and fair governance for all its residents
• what does LIVEABILITY need to be considered in?

  urban planning
• what does liveability ultimately refer to?

  the living conditions of residents
• give some words associated with liveability?

  • together
  • accessible
  • community
  • balance
  • neighbourhood
  • clean
  • comfort
  • healthy
• what are the 4 categories of features of a sustainable city?

  social, economic, environmental , governance
• give social features of a sustainable city?

  adequate schools and health services

  healthy food supplies

  clean water and sanitation

  recreational areas
• give economic features of a sustainable city?

  'decent' employment opportunities

  Distribution of affordable clean energy

  Investment in greener industries
• give Environmental features of a sustainable city?

  • Efficient waste streams
  • Energy efficient
  • Green housing & buildings
  • Good air quality
  • Green energy
• Give Governance features of a sustainable city?

  • Strategies to reduce inequalities
  • Support of local, national, regional and global links
  • Strengthening of civil and political rights
• Give a few key features of sustainable citiesd ?

  • new homes are energy efficient
  • Walking and cycling is safe
  • Access to affordable housing
  • Public transport is safe and reliable
• give some other key features of sustainable cities?

  Cultural & social amenities are accessible to all

  Public transport seen as a viable alternative to cars

  Resources and services in city accessible to all

  Waste is seen as a RESOURCE and is RECYCLED wherever possible
• give a UNSUSTAINABLE/LINEAR SYSTEM of a city?

  here

  
• give a SUSTAINABLE/CIRCULAR system of a city?

  here

  
• give 2 examples of green cities?

  Melbourne, australia

  Freiburg, germany