Concept of Sustainable Urban Development
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Concept of Sustainable Urban Development

Define sustainable urban development and its three pillars: economic, social, and environmental. Understand the concept of the urban ecological footprint.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB Syllabus 8813 Theme 2: Urban ChangeLearning Outcome 2.1: Understand sustainable urban development

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Define sustainable urban development and its three pillars: economic, social, and environmental. Understand the concept of the urban ecological footprint.

Key Questions

  1. What defines a sustainable city?
  2. How do the economic, social, and environmental pillars of sustainability interact?
  3. What is an urban ecological footprint and how is it measured?

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