Sustainable Development and Transport Systems

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to sustainable housing and transport systems.

Sustainable Housing Development

Meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs; balances economic, social, and environmental needs.

Environmental Sustainability (in housing)

Use of eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient design, rainwater harvesting, and waste recycling systems.

Social Sustainability (in housing)

Affordable and accessible housing near schools, jobs, and healthcare promoting strong communities.

Economic Sustainability (in housing)

Low maintenance and utility costs with long-term value through durable design.

Urban Housing Problems

Overcrowding, poor sanitation, lack of affordable housing, and urban sprawl.

Strategies for Sustainable Housing

Upgrading slums, building green towns, public housing schemes, and mixed-use development.

Transport Systems

Networks that move people and goods using modes like road, rail, air, and sea.

Spatial Distribution of Transport

How transport systems are spread out geographically.

Factors Influencing Spatial Distribution of Transport

Physical geography, population density, economic activity, and government planning.

Road Transport

Flexible, door-to-door transport common in urban and rural areas.

Rail Transport

Efficient for long distances and mass transit, found in urban cores and intercity links.

Air Transport

Fast, international transport limited to airports and major cities.

Water Transport

Cost-effective for bulky goods, found near coasts and rivers.

Good Transport

Boosts accessibility, economic growth, and land value.

Poor Transport

Leads to congestion, pollution, and unequal development.

Sustainable Transport Strategies

Promoting public transport and cycling, reducing private car use, and building eco-friendly vehicles and infrastructure.