Sustainable Design: Elements of Sustainable City Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT listed as an element of a sustainable city?

  • A policy on urban forestry to promote the city's tree coverage
  • Efforts to utilize renewable energy
  • Markets for locally and organically produced food (correct)
  • Efficient public transportation agenda

    • What did the group SustainLane recognize Denver for?

  • Promotion of open spaces, parks, and trails
  • Efficient public transportation agenda
  • Efforts to improve air quality
  • Largest bicycle-sharing program in the country (correct)

    • What is one of the main strategies listed for energy conservation in buildings in sustainable cities?

  • A complete recycling program
  • Efforts to utilize renewable energy (correct)
  • Efforts to improve air quality in the city
  • Promotion of open spaces, parks, and trails

    • What did Phoenix city set as one of the measures to reduce emissions?

    <p>Renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the 6 sustainability principles set out by Mumbai?

    <p>Water conservation to help meet future needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is LEED Certification primarily focused on as a green building rating system?

    <p>Energy consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is listed as part of Egypt's sustainability agenda for sustainable tourism industry?

    <p>Water conservation and quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the 6 sustainability principles set out by Mumbai?

    <p>Increased distribution of wealth throughout the social strata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Canada Travel Advisory, what is the business implication of unsustainable cities?

    <p>Employee health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is listed as part of Egypt's sustainability agenda for women's rights and education?

    <p>Combat terrorism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was announced by Former Prime Minister, Ibrahim Mahlab, in August 2014?

    <p>The establishment of New Alamein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the measures to reduce emissions taken by Phoenix city?

    <p>Installing energy efficient traffic signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is listed as an element of a sustainable city according to the text?

    <p>A health and safety network for citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the group SustainLane recognize Denver for?

    <p>One of the top 10 cities in the nation for sustainable practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is LEED Certification primarily focused on as a green building rating system?

    <p>Promoting environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Phoenix city set as one of the measures to reduce emissions?

    <p>Efficient public transportation agenda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the measures taken by Phoenix city to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

    <p>Installation of energy efficient traffic signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle in Mumbai's sustainability agenda?

    <p>Increased distribution of wealth throughout the social strata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is listed in Egypt's sustainability agenda for sustainable tourism industry?

    <p>Waste reduction strategies at tourist destinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was announced by Former Prime Minister, Ibrahim Mahlab, in August 2014 regarding a new city?

    <p>Introduction of eco-oriented infrastructure and sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an element of a sustainable city?

    <p>Increased distribution of wealth throughout the social strata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is LEED Certification primarily focused on as a green building rating system?

    <p>Energy consumption and material input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Canada Travel Advisory, what is the business implication of unsustainable cities?

    <p>Operation cost and employee health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the measures listed to reduce emissions taken by Phoenix city?

    <p>Renewable energy, energy efficiency, alternative fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the 6 sustainability principles set out by Mumbai?

    <p>Water conservation to help meet future needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some elements listed in Egypt's sustainability agenda for women's rights and education?

    <p>Water conservation and quality, energy efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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