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level: Urban Sustainability / Traffic Problems

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level questions: Urban Sustainability / Traffic Problems

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What is Urban Sustainability?-This is simply Managing the Resources and Transport of the City
Why is Urban Sustainability matter?-People have Needs that need to be Met -However, reaching those Needs might put Massive Pressure on the Environment if Methods are Used that Damage it -So Sustainable Management is simply Balanced Peoples Needs with No Damage on the Environment [Well some, but making sure Future Generations can use it]
What is Water Conservation? Give an Example-This is simply Preserving, Controlling and Developing Water Resources and not allowing Pollution to get out of Control -East Village [London] has managed to Half the Water Usage compared to National. due to Water Recycling, Toilets that use less Water, or even Water Meters.
What is Energy Conservation? Give an Example-This is simply reducing the Usage of Fossil Fuels, as they damaged the Environment, by simply going for Renewables, Efficient Houses that use the Same Amount Better, or by Encouragement and Education. -South London has got BedZED which makes Insulated Buildings made through Thermally Massive Materials, storing the Heat in Warm Conditions and then is Released when Cold
What is Waste Recycling? Give an Example-This simply allows the Landfill Wastage to Reduce, meaning less at Landfills, [Meaning less Emissions and more Sustainable] and also allowing New Resources to be Made from Existing Materials. This can be done via Websites, Plants or Collections of Rubbish -Manchester has Swapped 240 Litter Rubbish Bins, with Recycling Bins which saves 2.5 Million Pounds
What is Creating Urban Green Spaces? Give an Example-this is making the city less noisy and stressful, which influence how many people stay in the city. green spaces are parks -this will lead to the improving the air quality, and also reducing flooding by absorbing more rainwater. more green areas also means more exercise and meditation - more happier citizens -sheffield has around 250 woods, parks and gardens making it the most trees per person city in the uk
Why can Traffic Happen?-This is due to Urban Growth, simply enough. More People = More Cars on the Road
What Problems can Traffic cause?-Air Pollution is Pumped out of the Cars -Accidents may Happen here, due to more Stressed and Impactite Drivers -People going to Work may be Delayed -Emergency Vehicles, like the Police, may be Halted in getting Through
What can Solve Traffic?-Charging: If people are Charged for Congestion, Parking and Overtaking, then the Number of Issues connected to Them will Fall -Public Transport: Fast, Efficient and Cheap Services that is very Easy to use can make people Swap -Creating Pedestrianised Shopping Areas: This reduces Congestion around Busy Areas, making it more Safer -Promoting Park-and-Ride Services: Making people go to a Large Car Park outside the City, and then using Public Transport to Come into the City can really help Congestion