Sustainable Urban Development

Which of these is the correct definition for the term sustainable?

• The responsible development and management of areas

• Improvement of a run down area

• Meeting the needs of people without damaging the ecological, economic, or social components of the environment.

• People take responsibility for improving their living conditions

Which statement about sustainable cities is true?

• They can help improve the standard of living for residents.

• No major cities have made significant progress toward sustainability yet.

• They are only successful in the developed world.

• They often help encourage sprawl.

Freiburg is a sustainable city in which country?

• Belgium

• France

• Germany

• Spain

Social planning means

• Providing people with employment

• Taking into account people's needs

• Taking into account environmental concerns

Freiburg's "Solar Valley" employing 10,000 people with 1500 environmental businesses is an example of _________ planning

• Environmental

• Social

• Economic

• Political

What is a sustainable city?

• An urban area where the residents have a way of life which does not reduce the opportunities for future residents to enjoy

• A city which has buildings which do not require maintenance

• A city which has less than 1 million residents

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a sustainable city?

• Public transport is a viable alternative to car use

• Resources and services are accessible to all

• Private transport is subsidised

An ecotown is an example of a town:

• Made from recycled materials

• Where sustainable priorities are high on the planning agenda

• Where cars are banned

One example of a sustainable transport scheme is:

• Subsidised use of a private car

• Priority lanes for cars with one person in

• Investing in public transport