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If we built a sustainable eco-city from the ground up, what would it look like?
April 26, 2017
What is a “sustainable city”? “a city designed, built, and managed in a manner where all its citizens are able to meet their own needs without endangering the well-being of the natural world or the living conditions of other people, now or in the future” – Fred Lee, University of Hong Kong
Sustainable cities satisfy human needs and minimize the human impact on the environment. (ecological footprint) A sustainable city uses less resources and produces less waste than an unsustainable city. This concept can be built into the design of cities and buildings.
The Goal: To create a plan for a sustainable high-tech city that uses existing/or soon-to-exist technologies and products to provide a healthy and enjoyable place for people to live and work in an environmentally sustainable way.
The Geography: Two Rivers 3-4 natural lakes In a valley surrounded by mountains Climate similar to Seattle’s Population: Midsize city of around 1 million
Things to Consider:
How will you lay out the city in a way that enables people to have easy access to the different districts? How will you minimize or eliminate the use of fossil fuels? What sort of renewable energy sources will you use? How will electricity be generated? What are the options for getting rid of trash and garbage without burying it in landfills?
How will you ensure that water and electricity is used efficiently in residences, business, and public places? How will you build ecofriendly buildings and residences that include greenery & city gardens? How will you encourage people to walk & cycle? How will you encourage people to “recycle, reduce, reuse, rethink, and renew” (Click HERE for more info)
Each team will pick a person to perform the following jobs:
Create a city in Minecraft that includes: A business/service district Residential districts City-wide transportation system City-wide parks & recreation/cultural system Legend Should be neat, colorful, and easy-to-follow
Team brainstorms to answer this question: If we built a sustainable eco-city from the ground up, what would it look like?
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