23.1 Sustainable Cities Practice

a)​ ​ (a)   b)​ (b)   c)​ (c)   d)​ (d)   e)​ (e)  

• City Planning
• Mass Transit
• Open Spaces
• Automobile Use
• Ecological Restoration

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f)​ ​ (a)   g)​ (b)   h)​ (c)  

• Zoning
• GIS
• UGB's

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What is the definition of sustainable?

• Actions that meet the needs of today, regardless of future generations

• Actions that meet the needs of today, without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

• Actions that meet the needs of future generations but do not meet today's needs

• Actions that do not meet the needs of people

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What is meant by “building up, not out”? Include an example. (5 points)

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What do all urban growth boundaries (UGBs) have in common? Explain.

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Explain the idea behind the NYC High Line? Why is it such a good idea?

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