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Making Urban Living Sustainable A sustainable city is an urban area where residents have a way of life that will last a long time. The environment is not damaged and the economic and social fabric, due to local participation, are able to stand the test of time
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Conserving the historical Environment Liverpool designated World Heritage site in 2004 Conserve industrial use, commercial and cultural eg Liver Building, Albert Dock Warehouses,
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Conserving the Natural Environment Reduce or stop development on edge of towns-urban sprawl Green belts/wedges Advantages of building on Brownfield sites
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Reducing and Safely Disposing of Waste Mining and Quarry waste, Household and garden waste Reduce, reuse, recycle Reduce packaging 2 options= Incineration v landfill Adv v Disadvantages?
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Providing Open space Official Green belts allow open space for recreation Within cities are designated areas of open space=parks, playing fields EGs in Douglas?
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Involving Local People Ownership of ideas by survey of opinions and local meetings Respond positively and care for environment/homes Resident associations (Colour schemes)
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Provide an Efficient Public transport System Reliable, efficient, comfy + sustainable Bus lanes Freeze fares Upgrade underground and stations Bus shelters and CCTV=safety Oyster card
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