Different Strategies Can Be Used To Manage Social, Economic And Environmental Challenges In A Sustainable Manner
Overview
In 1974 a mid-sized Brazilian city could not afford an underground railway, so it built a bus system that worked like one: dedicated lanes, fares paid before boarding, level entry through wide doors. Fifty years later the idea has been copied in more than 150 cities. Good urban management is rarely about spending the most money.
This lesson covers the pressure on the rural-urban fringe and the greenfield against brownfield argument, then a working set of sustainability strategies for waste, transport, education, health, employment and housing. You will see them in action in London and in Curitiba, and learn to weigh the competing interests of planners, politicians, developers and industrialists, which is where the evaluation marks live.
Objectives
- Development of the rural-urban fringe: housing estates, retail, business and science parks, industrial estates, and the greenfield versus brownfield debate
- The range of possible strategies aimed at making urban living more sustainable and improving the quality of life (waste disposal, transport, education, health, employment and housing) for the chosen urban environment
- Role of different groups of people (planners, politicians, property developers and industrialists) in managing the social, economic and environmental challenges in the chosen urban area
- Case studies of urban environments in a developed country and a developing country or an emerging country
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Different Strategies Can Be Used To Manage Social, Economic And Environmental Challenges In A Sustainable Manner. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- What is a brownfield site? A) Farmland at the edge of a city B) Land that has previously been developed and is now derelict or underused C) Protected green belt land D) A landscaped business park Answer: B
- Which feature gives bus rapid transit its metro-like capacity? A) Buses travel at much higher top speeds B) Fares are paid before boarding and platforms are level with the bus floor C) Buses run in tunnels beneath the city D) Passengers must book seats in advance Answer: B
- In Curitiba's Green Exchange scheme, what do residents receive for sorted recyclable waste? A) Free housing B) Fresh fruit and vegetables C) A reduction in income tax D) Free mobile phone credit Answer: B
- Which is the strongest argument against building housing estates on the rural-urban fringe? A) Fringe land is more expensive than city-centre land B) Farmland and habitat are permanently lost and residents become car-dependent C) There is no road access at the fringe D) Planning permission is never granted at the fringe Answer: B
- Why is in-situ upgrading often preferred to clearing an informal settlement? A) It is always cheaper to demolish nothing than to build anything B) It adds services and legal tenure while preserving residents' access to work and their local economy C) It requires no investment from government D) Residents prefer not to have piped water Answer: B
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