Sustainable Urban Living (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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East Village origin
East Village origin
2012 Olympic Games Athletes Village
East Village site area
East Village site area
27 hectares
East Village housing mix ratio
East Village housing mix ratio
50/50 private & affordable housing
East Village energy system type
East Village energy system type
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) station
Fuel used in East Village CHP
Fuel used in East Village CHP
Biomass (renewable energy source)
Type of site East Village built on
Type of site East Village built on
Brownfield (previously developed land)
Uses of recycled water at East Village
Uses of recycled water at East Village
Irrigation of plants & toilet cisterns
East Village energy use vs typical UK homes
East Village energy use vs typical UK homes
30% less energy consumption
How trees reduce CO₂
How trees reduce CO₂
Absorb CO₂ through photosynthesis
Green roof flood benefit
Green roof flood benefit
Absorb rainfall, reducing flooding risk