Liverpool case study- urban issues

SUSTAINABLITY- Why is water conservation used?

Rainwater and greywater is being reused for toilets and watering gardens, water meters are being installed so people have to pay for how much water they use so that-

water can be naturally replaced and water deficit (not enough water) doesn’t happen.

SUSTAINABLITY- Why is energy conservation used?

Renewable energy is promoted over fossil fuels and houses are being built more energy efficient, and homeowners can sell excess energy.

The rate of climate change will reduce due to fossil fuels not being burned as much and we won’t be heavily impacted when we run out.

SUSTAINABLITY- Why is waste recycling used?

More factories and more frequent collections of recycling is occurring, and websites and giving away free used items so:

Items aren’t going to the landfill as much which contributes to global warming.

SUSTAINABLITY- Why is urban greening used?

More trees and greenery is planted to:

Make people happier and encourage them to go outside, and walk instead of drive.

Clean pockets of air are created which reduces pollution

How can we overcome traffic congestion?

Car sharing

Bus lanes

Self service bikes

Congestion charges

Park and ride

What does sustainability mean?

Meeting the needs of people today without preventing future generations from not having resources to meet their needs (social economic environmental)

What does REGENERATION mean?

the investment of capital and ideas into an area to revitalise and renew.

What does REGENERATION mean?

What does REBRANDING mean?

Developments aimed at changing negative perceptions and making it more attractive to investers.

What does REURBANISATION mean?

The population and services moving back into cities areas after counter urbanisation.

What does SOCIAL DEPRIVATION mean?

The degree to which a person or community that cannot access essentials to a decent life. EG, jobs, adequate housing, adequate income, food.

What does MODAL SHIFT mean?

Encouraging people to move out of one type of transport to another.

What does URBAN DECLINE mean?

Deterioration of the inner city.

What does DEINDUSTRIALISATION mean?

The decline of a country’s traditional manufacturing industry.

What does QUALITY OF LIFE mean?

The wide range of human rights and needs which must be met.

What does STANDARD OF LIVING mean?

Income based, a person’s level of wealth.