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What is the primary goal of a sustainable city?
What is the primary goal of a sustainable city?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable city?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable city?
What does the definition of impact in the context of sustainable cities emphasize?
What does the definition of impact in the context of sustainable cities emphasize?
According to ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, sustainable cities should not compromise what?
According to ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, sustainable cities should not compromise what?
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What approach should a sustainable city take regarding waste management?
What approach should a sustainable city take regarding waste management?
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What challenges arise when designing human settlements that aim to be sustainable in densely populated regions?
What challenges arise when designing human settlements that aim to be sustainable in densely populated regions?
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In what ways do sustainable cities attempt to minimize their environmental impact?
In what ways do sustainable cities attempt to minimize their environmental impact?
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How does the definition provided by ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability address future generations?
How does the definition provided by ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability address future generations?
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What ethical considerations might arise when defining the impact of a sustainable city?
What ethical considerations might arise when defining the impact of a sustainable city?
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What are the implications of using nonrenewable resources when constructing sustainable cities?
What are the implications of using nonrenewable resources when constructing sustainable cities?
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Study Notes
Defining a Sustainable City
- Cities are designed for human, not ecological well-being, making sustainability seem contradictory.
- With a projected global population of 9-10 billion, perfectly harmonious human settlements with nature are impossible.
- Sustainability aims for an environmentally, socially, and economically healthy habitat for current populations, without harming future generations.
Goals of a Sustainable City
- The goal is to minimize a city's environmental impact.
- "Impact" means maintaining natural systems crucial for human well-being.
- Sustainable cities minimize conventional air and greenhouse gas emissions.
- They also minimize the use of non-renewable resources.
- Waste discharge occurs only after treating wastewater to remove harmful pollutants.
- Cities aim for maximum energy and water efficiency.
- Waste reduction and recycling are priorities.
- Minimizing the impact of waste disposal is essential.
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Explore the key concepts behind creating a sustainable city. This quiz covers the fundamental goals of sustainability, environmental impact minimization, and efficient resource management in urban settings. Understand how cities can develop in harmony with ecological systems for future generations.
