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Sustainable Cities and Their Impact

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What is a primary goal of a sustainable city?

To maintain natural systems while minimizing environmental impact (correct)

To create a city that can expand indefinitely

To prioritize economic growth over environmental health

To reduce the population for better resource management

Which of the following practices is NOT a characteristic of sustainable cities?

Using nonrenewable resources heavily (correct)

Treating waste effluents before discharging them

Minimizing emissions of conventional air pollutants

Maximizing energy and water efficiency

How does the definition of a sustainable city approach future generations?

By focusing only on current population needs

By compromising their ability to access natural resources

By ensuring they can experience similar environmental benefits (correct)

By increasing urban sprawl to accommodate growth

What aspect is essential for a sustainable city concerning waste?

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Why might designing a sustainable city be seen as inconsistent?

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Sustainable City Definition

A city that prioritizes environmental, social, and economic well-being for current residents without compromising future generations' options.

Sustainable City Goal

To create human settlements with the least possible negative effect on the environment.

Sustainable City Impact

Maintaining natural systems that support human well-being, minimizing damage and emissions.

Sustainable City Actions

Reducing greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions, conserving resources (energy, water), treating waste properly, and recycling.

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City vs. Ecology

Cities, by design, prioritize human needs over ecosystem health; therefore, creating a sustainable city creates a balancing act.

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Sustainable City Definition

A city, designed for human, not ecological, well-being, can be considered sustainable.
With a projected global population of 9-10 billion, fully harmonious human settlements with nature are not possible.
ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (2016) defines sustainable cities as environments that provide a healthy habitat for current populations without compromising future generations.
The goal is to minimize a city's environmental impact.

Defining Impact

"Impact" is defined as maintaining natural systems vital for human well-being with minimal harm.
Sustainable cities minimize conventional air and greenhouse gas emissions.
They use a minimal amount of non-renewable resources.
Treated wastewater is discharged into waterways, removing harmful pollutants.
Cities aim for efficient water and energy use, waste reduction, and recycling.
Waste disposal impacts are also minimized.

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This quiz explores the concept of sustainable cities, focusing on their definitions, goals, and impacts on the environment and human well-being. Learn about how urban areas can minimize their ecological footprint while providing a healthy habitat for current and future generations.