GCSE Geography (Pearson IGCSE)

Topic Summaries

Urban sustainability and patterns of urban development

Case study – urban sustainability

Freiburg, Germany
Water conservation Rainwater is collected and recycled for drinking and flushing toilets
Energy conservation Aims to be 100% renewable by 2050.
Waste conservation Separate bins for recycling.
Green spaces Parks for relaxation and wellbeing.
Transport

70% of people live within 500m of a tram stop.

400km of cycle paths encourage healthy and eco-friendly travel.

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