2.1 Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods

Which of these are indicators of 'Development'?

• Standards of living, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Adult Literacy Rate

• Life Expectancy and Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

• Employment Rate, Adult Literacy Rate, Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

• Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Life Expectancy, Adult Literacy Rate

What do you understand by 'Adult Literacy Rate'? How does it link to 'Development'?

When a country's population is able to have longer life expectancy, this means that the country has good (a)   .

When a country has high GDP, it means that the country..... (choose the best option)

• Not developed at all

• There are large number of industries that contribute to the economy

• Country is developing and gaining revenue

Sustainable Development is .......

• The design and configuration of roads, buildings, structures and spaces.

• A number of similar objects that are located close to one another

• Meets the needs of the present populations by achieving high standards of living for all

• Improved results when two or more people or organisations work together

What are some features which contribute to a sustainable neighbourhood?

Describe a feature in a neighbourhood which contributes to social sustainability.

Social sustainability in urban neighborhoods can be achieved when citizens feel a sense of belonging and have the opportunity to voice out their concerns and contribute to the community’s well-being.

• True

• False

Draw a feature in a neighbourhood which contributes to economic sustainability.

Economic sustainability in urban neighborhoods can be achieved when there is a high enough population density to ensure enough demand for goods and services provided by local businesses.

• True

• False