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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Energy consumption (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Employee health (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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