Resources and services in the city are accessible to everyone.
Public transport is seen as a viable alternative to cars
Public transport is safe and reliable
Walking and cycling is safe
Areas of open space are safe, accessible and enjoyable
Wherever possible, renewable resources are used instead of non-renewable resources
Waste is seen as a resource and is recycled wherever possible
New homes are energy efficient
There is access to affordable housing
Community links are strong and communities work together to deal with issues such as crime and security
Cultural and social amenities are accessible to all
Inward investment is made to the CBD
curitiba
a pleasent city few favelas,little congestion,rubbbish-A city were people matter
1st in the world to start city wide waste recycle sche,e
green paces break up the city- old factorise are turned into leisure facilities to stop squatters
to increase sky scrapers businesses must pay cash for low-income housing or provide open green space
city is based upon a system of buses that are quick and cheap.these are 500 times cheaper than a subway. The city has clear bus lanes throughout thw whole city
bi-articulate buses carry 4000+ people a day. Fares are paid in advance to reduce the times needed to wait. 1 fare will take you anywhere in the city
buses have gratly reduced air pollution
rubbish is split into two categories-organic and non-organic and then recycled. Even the recycling plant is made up out of recycled material. 75% of garbage is recycled
jobs are created for those poeple who may not have skills to find employment in the former sector
city has been awarded highest environmental award
green exchange- people from sqwatter settlements bring recyclable rubbish ans swap this for food or buss ticket. A social charter is in place to help people with low incomes
A mall was created within 72 hours to promote a place for family and gain reduce car emissions and usage
Bedzed,beddington,london
uses rain waste + filters for facilities
uses the wind to heat the house wich means less electricity+air conditioning
solar panels heat up the house+charges the electric cars
each house has a garden= open space
burns ruesed+recycled materials for electricity
recycled materials
water,energy and gas meters
collects waste from the toliet and filters it so you can reuse it again in your toilet
collects water for gardens- recyles water
car club is were they use solar powerd cars which can hold up to 5 people. 1 car takes 5 off the road= less c02