Writing Exercise - The City
According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Sweden "Most people live in cities, and thus most energy is consumed there, at the same time there is not sufficient space around cities in which to produce the energy, food and materials these cities need. People in the richer parts of the world use more land area for energy consumption than their equitable share."
We can begin talking about the city from the local part of it you spend most of your time.
Think about the area you live in a spend most of your time.
Do you know it's history?
How many people live there?
How is it for public transport?
Does everyone drive cars?
Where does the water come from?
When does the poop go?
Has the area grown in population recently?
Is it declining?
Are there industries in the area?
How many parks are there?
Do any animals live there - wild and domestic?
What do you think the future of this area will be.
You can use Google Maps and Wikipedia to get some ideas about the area you live in. Talk to people around you. Is there a history of the area online?
When you summarise your work, think about the three pillars of sustainability:
Ecological sustainability: Ecosystems provide the basis for human security and the economy, not vice versa. Despite the fact that man is a product of nature, she has become an implacable force, reshaping and impoverishing life-giving ecosystems. The negative impact we have on these systems threatens our health and wellbeing, both now and in the future. We must ensure that the choices we make and the decisions we take will allow the planet to continue nourishing us.
Social sustainability: An adequate welfare system is crucial if people are to enjoy a sense of security and justice and is in turn a prerequisite for a functioning democracy. Social sustainability is about building a society that is stable over the long term, but which is simultaneously dynamic and meets all basic human needs. An inclusive society that fosters an attractive living environment and promotes health and wellness, where people have the opportunity to find gainful and meaningful employment and are easily able to make their voices heard.
Economic sustainability: Short-term economic considerations often stand in the way of sustainable development. Economic sustainability is a prerequisite for economic development that does not have a negative impact on ecological and social sustainability.
We can begin talking about the city from the local part of it you spend most of your time.
Think about the area you live in a spend most of your time.
Do you know it's history?
How many people live there?
How is it for public transport?
Does everyone drive cars?
Where does the water come from?
When does the poop go?
Has the area grown in population recently?
Is it declining?
Are there industries in the area?
How many parks are there?
Do any animals live there - wild and domestic?
What do you think the future of this area will be.
You can use Google Maps and Wikipedia to get some ideas about the area you live in. Talk to people around you. Is there a history of the area online?
When you summarise your work, think about the three pillars of sustainability:
Ecological sustainability: Ecosystems provide the basis for human security and the economy, not vice versa. Despite the fact that man is a product of nature, she has become an implacable force, reshaping and impoverishing life-giving ecosystems. The negative impact we have on these systems threatens our health and wellbeing, both now and in the future. We must ensure that the choices we make and the decisions we take will allow the planet to continue nourishing us.
Social sustainability: An adequate welfare system is crucial if people are to enjoy a sense of security and justice and is in turn a prerequisite for a functioning democracy. Social sustainability is about building a society that is stable over the long term, but which is simultaneously dynamic and meets all basic human needs. An inclusive society that fosters an attractive living environment and promotes health and wellness, where people have the opportunity to find gainful and meaningful employment and are easily able to make their voices heard.
Economic sustainability: Short-term economic considerations often stand in the way of sustainable development. Economic sustainability is a prerequisite for economic development that does not have a negative impact on ecological and social sustainability.
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