Chapter 22: Sustainable Cities

a way to encourage more environmentally sustainable development; encourages clustered, mixed- use neighborhoods.

tend to live longer and have a lower infant mortality rate- better access to medical care, family planning, and social services.

consume most of Earth’s resources and produces most of the carbon dioxide emissions, high resource input of food, water, and materials resulting in high waste output.

chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas; very large cities.

recycling is more feasible, reduces stress on wildlife, and saves energy when relying on mass transit.

urban dwellers are subject to noise pollution- any unwanted or harmful sound that interferes with hearing, causes stress, etc.

To determine the best present and future use of land.

The creation and growth of urban and suburban areas.

High- density housing units are concentrated on one portion of a parcel and the rest of the land is used for commonly shared open space (live, work, play communities)

water demands increase, deeper well drilling, flooding due to a lot of impermeable surfaces, and destroyed wetlands.

high density like Hong Kong, Tokyo where people get around by foot, bike, or mass transit, many high- rise apartment buildings.

The creation and growth of urban and suburban areas

The growth of low-density development on the edges of cities and towns

chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas; very large cities

consume most of Earths resources and produces most of the carbon dioxide emissions, high resource input of food, water, and materials resulting in high waste output

vegetation is destroyed to make way for roads, buildings, and housing therefore cities do not benefit from the natural absorption of air pollution, oxygen output, and shade

water demands increase, deeper well drilling, flooding due to a lot of impermeable surfaces, and destroyed wetlands

pollution levels are higher because pollution is produced in a smaller area and cannot be dispersed and diluted

cities are generally warmer, rainier, and cloudier; the enormous amount of heat is generated by factories, lights, air conditioners, etc

areas dominated by tenements and rooming houses where several people may live in a single room

shacks are built on the outskirts of town Squatter

people take unoccupied land without permission for survival

high density like Hong Kong, Tokyo where people get around by foot, bike, or mass transit, many high-rise apartment buildings

the city is more spread own because of plentiful land, cheap gasoline, and a network of highway systems

ample land is available for outward expansion resulting in urban sprawl, and passenger vehicles are the main mode of transportation

To determine the best present and future use of land

a way to encourage more environmentally sustainable development; encourages clustered, mixed-use neighborhoods

High-density housing units are concentrated on one portion of a parcel and the rest of the land is used for commonly shared open space (live, work, play communities)

most stores and recreational activities located within 10 minute's walk of homes and apartments

provides a mix of pedestrian-friendly shops, offices, and homes to encourage people of all ages and races to move in

well-designed train and bus systems connecting neighborhoods, towns, and cities