1. Chapter 22 section 5
Alberto Espinosa
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2. How Can Cities Become More Sustainable and Livable?
Concept 22-5 ecocity allows people to choose walking, biking, or mass transit for most transportation needs; to recycle or reuse most of their wastes; to grow much of their food; and to protect biodiversity by preserving surrounding land.

3. New Urbanism Is Growing
Cluster development
New urbanism, old villageism
Walkability
Mixed-use and diversity
Quality urban design
Environmental sustainability
Smart transportation

4. Developments

5. Cluster Housing vs. Typically Housing

6. Case Study
Suburb of Freiburg, Germany • All homes within walking distance of Trains and other public transit Stores, banks, restaurants, schools • Car use heavily discouraged with high parking fees = $40,000 for a parking space

7. Ecocity/Greencities ideas
Protect and support biodiversity
Prevent pollution and reduce waste
Recycle and purify water
Recycle, reuse and compost municipal waste
Urban gardens; farmers markets

8. Indoor Farming in Urban Areas
Hydroponic gardens Rooftop greenhouses Sun Works: designs energy-efficient greenhouses

9. The Ecovillage Concept