A LevelGeographyAQATopic Questions9. Contemporary Urban Environments9.8 Sustainable Urban Development

Sustainable Urban Development (AQA A Level Geography)

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Figure 9 shows information about Babcock Ranch, a proposed sustainable city in Florida, USA.

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  • Babcock Ranch will be the first city in the world powered by solar energy.
  • Electric vehicles will plug in to recharge at convenient recharging stations all over the community.
  • Smart Home technology will let residents use equipment in their homes at maximum efficiency.
  • The city will be connected by an extensive system of greenways and cycle paths.
  • Homes, parks, offices and shops will all be within walking distance. 7000 hectares of land in the new city will be reserved for natural parks and lakes.

To what extent do the plans for Babcock Ranch shown in Figure 9 illustrate the dimensions of sustainability?

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Figure 6a shows the world’s most liveable cities in 2018.

Figure 6b shows an aerial photograph of Vienna’s suburbs.

Figure 6a

The world’s most liveable cities in 2018

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Figure 6b

An aerial photograph of Vienna’s suburbs

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Using Figure 6a, Figure 6b and your own knowledge, assess the factors that contribute to cities such as these scoring highly on the liveability index.
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Figure 5 shows the change in life expectancy along the number 83 bus route in Sheffield, a city in the UK. The index of multiple deprivation is also shown on the map.

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the change in life expectancy along the number 83 bus route in Sheffield,
a city in the UK. The index of multiple deprivation is also shown on the map.

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                   Note: The life expectancy data provided is the average for each ward.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 5.

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Which of the following would not be an appropriate technique for a sustainable city?

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  • Using green roofs on houses to increase levels of infiltration.

  • Building a dual carriageway across the city to ease traffic congestion. 

  • Government subsidies to encourage the use of solar panels.

  • Increasing pedestrianisation to reduce car use.

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