Urban Planning and City Growth
This topic looks at how civil engineers and town planners design modern Irish cities. Pupils investigate the balance between housing, transport, and green spaces.
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This topic looks at how civil engineers and town planners design modern Irish cities. Pupils investigate the balance between housing, transport, and green spaces.
Key Questions
- What makes a city a good place to live?
- How do engineers plan for traffic and public transport?
- Why are green spaces important in urban design?
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