Contemporary Urban Environments · Regions of the World

Sustainable Urban Development

Exploring the concept of the sustainable city through case studies of green urbanism.

Key Questions

  1. 1What defines a truly sustainable city in terms of social, economic, and environmental pillars?
  2. 2How can public transport systems be designed to reduce urban congestion?
  3. 3To what extent can urban farming improve food security in densely populated areas?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Geography - Contemporary Urban EnvironmentsA-Level: Geography - Sustainability
Year: Year 13
Subject: Geography
Unit: Contemporary Urban Environments
Period: Regions of the World

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