Sustainable Development

Which of these options ensures economic sustainability in the neighbourhood?

• wide variety of shops

• sufficient housing

• high population density

• many transport options

Answer explanation

With high enough population density, e.g. provision shops, wet markets, supermarkets.

local businesses

are able to sustain themselves as there will be sufficient demand for their goods and services. Residents can also take up employment at these shops, earning income and increasing their standard of living. 

Which of the following is not a valid reason to why transport infrastructure should be located near each other?

• To keep the costs low

• No need to build connecting infrastructures

• Faster for residents to change to another mode of transport

• To make the bus and trains come more frequently

Which is not related to social sustainability?

• sense of wonder

• sense of place

• sense of belonging

• sense of inclusion

Which of the following is false of an urban neighbourhood that has achieved social sustainability?

• There are many shared community spaces

• The population size is small to facilitate more frequent interactions.

• Homes are well-built and of very high quality.

• There are many communal activities being organized.

Which of these are shared community spaces?

• Bus Stops

• Supermarket

• Playground

• Corridor outside the house

Which of the following are ways to promote environmental sustainability?

• Ample protection for nature

• Having facilities that support waste minimization and recyling

• Energy and water-efficient designs

• Having a lot of space for communal activities and interactions

Which is not a type of habitat for nature?

• Pocket parks

• Bonsai

• Roof gardens

• Street trees

What is a Nature Way?

• The means through which nature thrives

• The way in which animals live

• Strategy to preserve nature

• Connecting areas of high biodiversity

Which is not a characteristic of a Nature Way?

• Planting of a variety of vegetation

• Planting of specific trees and shrubs

• These can be enhanced with flowering plants

• Mass planting of a single beneficial type of tree/plant

Which of the following options support waste minimization and recycling?

• Recyling bins

• Informal exchange of goods

• Flea markets

• Rubbish collectors going to people homes to help clear their bulky furniture