GPN 46 Resilient Cities

What is one of the main goals of resilient city design?

• To increase population density

• To prepare cities for future challenges

• To reduce the number of public spaces

• To increase air pollution.

Resilient cities are designed to be ________ in the way public spaces are designed.

• exclusive

• inclusive

• expensive

• awe-inspiring

Which Singapore HDB town is an eco-city?

• Tiong Bahru

• Tengah

• Bukit Timah

• Katong

Which style of resilience building aims to prevent challenges BEFORE they occur?

• mitigation

• adaptation

What is the role of smart cities in resilience?

• To increase fossil fuel use

• To manage resources democratically

• To decrease community bonding

• To reduce walking distances.

What term means introducing resilient or smart design into older cities?

• Modern-hauling

• Retro-fitting

• Granny-boosting

• Infra-revigorating

Eco-cities aim to reduce reliance on ________ transport.

• fossil-fueled

• electric

• public

• pedestrian

What is a characteristic of the 'Blue zones' mentioned in the text?

• Focus on fossil fuels

• Enhance healthspan

• Increase pollution

• Decrease community bonding

What does city 'fragility' refer to?

• It measures economic growth

• It assesses the ability to adapt to new conditions

• It defines the probability of transport delays

• It measures the emotional health of residents

Cities where community bonds are enhanced by having all necessary services within walking distance are called... minute cities

• 5

• 15

• 50

• 10