Sustainable Cities and Urban Development

The video explores the rapid growth of cities and the sustainability challenges they face. It highlights Copenhagen's initiatives to become carbon-neutral by 2025 through investments in bike infrastructure and renewable energy. Singapore is noted for its green architecture and social housing schemes, making it one of the most socially sustainable cities. The video also mentions other cities like Reykjavik and Berlin for their environmental efforts. Ultimately, Copenhagen is deemed the most sustainable city based on UN Sustainable Development Goals, but the video encourages learning from various cities' strategies.

What is one of the main challenges cities face as their populations grow?

• Sustainable development

• Reducing public transport

• Increasing green spaces

• Decreasing pollution levels

How does Copenhagen plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025?

• By increasing fossil fuel usage

• By banning all cars

• By investing in bike infrastructure

• By reducing public transport

What unique feature does the 'eighth house' in Copenhagen have?

• It is made entirely of glass

• It has a green roof for insulation

• It floats on water

• It is powered by coal

What is a key aspect of Singapore's social sustainability?

• Lack of green spaces

• High private home ownership

• 80% of the population living in public housing

• No public transport system

How does Singapore integrate nature into its architecture?

• By having no high-rise buildings

• By incorporating greenery into building designs

• By avoiding any modern designs

• By using only wooden materials

Which city is powered entirely by renewable energy sources?

• Copenhagen

• Oslo

• Berlin

• Reykjavik

What is Berlin known for in terms of sustainability?

• Having no public transport

• Being the largest city in Europe

• Having the most electric cars

• Its focus on sustainable agriculture

What is a significant goal for Oslo by 2030?

• To reduce 95% of its greenhouse gas emissions

• To become the largest city in Europe

• To eliminate all public transport

• To increase fossil fuel usage

According to the video, which city is deemed the most sustainable?

• Reykjavik

• Singapore

• Berlin

• Copenhagen

What criteria are used to assess a city's sustainability in the video?

• The amount of public transport

• The size of the city

• The number of skyscrapers

• The UN sustainable development goals