Category FAQs Search : Sustainable Development Goal
Question: What is the advantages of sustainable city?
Answer: 1. Built environment requirements for ever increasing
population are supported. Remodeling and / or redevelopment of existing cities become easier
because of migration to new developments.
2. Land is spared for other purposes including
agriculture, mitigating environmental challenges
and maintaining ecosystem.
3. Cost and Fuel / Energy consumption in vehicular
transportation and urban services is significantly
reduced and thus air pollution is also reduced.
4. Inhabitants live within comfortable walking
distance from their workplace, recreation, study
and worship.
5. City systems are to work 24x7 and hence,
opportunities of employment within cities and
public participation in service, administration and
management are enhanced.
6. Urban metabolism may turn healthy through
efficient use of energy, materials and resources,
waste management and recycling. Resources are
optimally used and services are better managed
through automation and integrated systems.
(Source: International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) , 24 Mar 2021)
Source Link: https://www.irjet.net/archives/V5/i1/IRJET-V5I174.pdf