Strategies for Developing Sustainable Cities (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Curitiba bus system cost vs underground rail
Curitiba bus system cost vs underground rail
200 times cheaper
Leapfrogging strategy for developing cities
Leapfrogging strategy for developing cities
Skip high-carbon phase, go directly to zero-carbon development
Freiburg's CO₂ emission reduction goal by 2030
Freiburg's CO₂ emission reduction goal by 2030
40% reduction
Plus energy homes definition
Plus energy homes definition
Generate more electricity than they consume
Curitiba's 'Garbage purchase' programme incentives
Curitiba's 'Garbage purchase' programme incentives
Food, bus tokens, football tickets in exchange for rubbish
Annual UK parks health & well-being benefit value
Annual UK parks health & well-being benefit value
£34.2 billion
Low-carbon housing characteristics
Low-carbon housing characteristics
Sustainable, recycled, local materials; minimal energy use
Bristol Pound local multiplier effect per £1
Bristol Pound local multiplier effect per £1
£1.73
Chain store multiplier effect per £1 spent
Chain store multiplier effect per £1 spent
£0.35 or 35 pence
Purpose of rural development investment
Purpose of rural development investment
Reduce rural-urban migration pressure on cities