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Sustainable Cities

Sustainable Cities

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S2 Joules Programme Sustainable Cities

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Lesson Objectives

  • Describe the characteristics of cities

  • Describe the way cities impact the people and the environment

  • Describe strategies used to sustainably build cities

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​A city is a large human settlement which is permanent and densely settled.

People living in cities work primarily on non-agricultural jobs.

Cities are convenient places for people to live, work, and play.

What are cities?

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Where do you like to live in?

The countryside

The urban city

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What are the advantages of living in the city?

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  • Better job opportunities - Cities attract many companies that pay higher salaries

  • Public transportation - Cities have trains or subways, buses, and plenty of taxis and ride sharing drivers so you can get where you need to go. It is possible to live without a car in most major cities.

  • Better infrastructure (roads, communication networks, water and sewage systems, electrical systems)

Advantages of living in the city

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Advantages of living in a city

  • More educational opportunities (Bigger and better schools)

  • Interacting with people from different countries. (Globalisation)

  • More entertainment, dining and shopping experiences. 

  • Better medical treatment (Advances in medicine)

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Disadvantages of living in a City

  • Higher cost of living (Homes, food basic necessities cost more)

  • Smaller homes and more high rise buildings due to a lack of space

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Disadvantages of living in the city

  • Greater pollution (air, water, land and noise)

  • Higher crime rates

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