All Flashcards
How can public transportation promote sustainability?
Reduces traffic congestion and air pollution.
How do green spaces contribute to sustainable urban development?
Increase carbon sequestration, reduce urban heat island effect, provide habitat.
How do energy-efficient buildings support sustainability?
Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
How does limiting urban sprawl promote sustainability?
Minimizes environmental impact and preserves natural habitats.
How can urban planning promote sustainability?
Reduce environmental impacts by carefully planning land use and infrastructure.
What is Urbanization?
Increase in people living in cities/towns; population shift from rural to urban areas.
Define Urban Sprawl.
Urban growth spreading into rural areas with little to no planning.
What is Sustainable Urban Development?
Meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
What is Urbanization?
Increase in the number of people living in cities and towns; a population shift from rural to urban areas.
What is Urban Sprawl?
Urban growth that spreads into rural areas with little to no planning.
Define Sustainable Development.
Meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.