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What does the concept of urban sustainability entail?
What does the concept of urban sustainability entail?
- Maximizing economic prosperity
- Ensuring the city is livable and environmentally friendly (correct)
- Controlling pollution only
- Reducing the city's ecological footprint only
Which factor is NOT considered part of a city's livability?
Which factor is NOT considered part of a city's livability?
- Social stability and equity
- Economic prosperity (correct)
- Availability of public transportation
- Educational opportunities
What is a key environmental consequence of urban sprawl mentioned in the text?
What is a key environmental consequence of urban sprawl mentioned in the text?
- Increased availability of rural land
- Reduced pollution levels
- Enhanced quality of life for sprawl dwellers
- Excessive use of cars due to inadequate public transportation (correct)
Which sustainable design initiative aims to limit urban sprawl?
Which sustainable design initiative aims to limit urban sprawl?
How does mixed-use development (MUD) contribute to urban sustainability?
How does mixed-use development (MUD) contribute to urban sustainability?
What characterizes highly livable cities according to the text?
What characterizes highly livable cities according to the text?
In the context of mixed-use development, walkability refers to:
In the context of mixed-use development, walkability refers to:
What is one of the goals of sustainable city design in relation to transportation options?
What is one of the goals of sustainable city design in relation to transportation options?
Integrated transportation in a sustainable city includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Integrated transportation in a sustainable city includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Which country listed has the highest carbon dioxide emissions per capita?
Which country listed has the highest carbon dioxide emissions per capita?
Transportation-oriented development focuses on creating communities that are:
Transportation-oriented development focuses on creating communities that are:
One of the features of mixed-use development is that it:
One of the features of mixed-use development is that it:
