Sustainable Development in the Bronx

Sustainable South Bronx is an organization focused on environmental justice and community development. It aims to provide economic and environmental alternatives, such as clean air and living wage jobs, without residents needing to leave their neighborhoods. The organization has developed the first Waterfront Park in over 60 years and the South Bronx Greenway, promoting recreation and economic opportunities. Additionally, they are working on an eco-industrial center to create green businesses using recycled materials, mitigating waste and creating jobs.

What is the primary mission of the Sustainable South Bronx organization?

• To relocate communities to better neighborhoods

• To promote tourism in the Bronx

• To create economic and environmental alternatives

• To build luxury housing in the Bronx

What is a simple dream that the Sustainable South Bronx aims to fulfill for the community?

• Building more skyscrapers

• Providing clean air and living wage jobs

• Expanding the airport

• Increasing car ownership

What was a significant achievement in the community after more than 60 years?

• Construction of a new school

• Establishment of a new hospital

• Opening of a new shopping mall

• Development of the first Waterfront Park

What is the South Bronx Greenway project primarily focused on?

• Constructing new highways

• Developing new industrial zones

• Creating a network of bike paths and esplanades

• Building new residential areas

What is one of the goals of the South Bronx Greenway project?

• To reduce public transportation

• To build more skyscrapers

• To provide recreational and economic opportunities

• To increase car traffic

What does the South Bronx Greenway project offer to local entrepreneurs?

• Subsidized loans

• Tax exemptions

• Free office spaces

• Opportunities for local entrepreneurial development

What type of businesses does the eco-industrial center focus on?

• Businesses using recycled materials

• Tech startups

• Retail stores

• Fast food chains

What is a key benefit of the eco-industrial center?

• It raises housing prices

• It reduces the need for public transport

• It creates hundreds of jobs

• It increases pollution

What is the ultimate goal of the sustainable model being developed?

• To create a luxury living environment

• To expand the industrial sector

• To provide jobs and mitigate solid waste

• To increase the population density

How does the eco-industrial center contribute to environmental sustainability?

• By using recycled materials as raw materials

• By increasing energy consumption

• By using non-renewable resources

• By promoting deforestation