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INS, ADINEW DINKU

Monday, November 20, 2023
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A sustainable city, also known as a green city or eco-city, is a city designed to have a
minimal negative impact on the environment while promoting a high quality of life for its
residents.
The concept of a sustainable city focuses on integrating social, economic, and
environmental aspects to create a harmonious and sustainable urban environment.

Key features of a sustainable city may include:

1. Energy efficiency: Incorporating renewable energy sources, energy-efficient buildings,

and infrastructure to minimize energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.

2. Sustainable transportation: Promoting public transportation systems, cycling lanes,

pedestrian-friendly areas, and electric vehicles to reduce congestion, air pollution, and
reliance on fossil fuels.
3. Waste management: Implementing recycling programs, waste reduction strategies,
and efficient waste disposal methods to minimize landfill usage and promote recycling
4. Green spaces and biodiversity: Preserving and expanding green areas, parks, and
urban gardens to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, provide recreational spaces,
and promote a connection with nature.

5. Water management: Implementing efficient water use practices, rainwater harvesting

systems, wastewater treatment plants, and protecting water bodies to conserve water
resources and prevent water pollution.

6. Sustainable building design: Constructing buildings with sustainable materials, efficient

insulation, green roofs, and utilizing passive design strategies to reduce energy
consumption and promote indoor comfort.

7. Community engagement: Encouraging citizen participation, education, and awareness

on sustainability issues, and fostering a sense of community to promote collective action
towards sustainable practices.
Sustainable cities aim to meet the needs of current residents while ensuring the well-bei
future generations. The transition towards sustainability requires a holistic approach and
collaboration between various stakeholders, including urban planners, policymakers,
businesses, and the community.
Pedestrian and bicycle traffic does not congest urban space.
Pedestrians very moderate They need: Two sidewalks 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) wide, or
The sidewalk is seven meters (23 feet) wide and can accommodate 20,000 people per hou
Two two meter (six feet) wide bicycle lanes for 10,000 cyclists per hour
Roads are enough. 1,000 per hour on a two-lane, two-way road
It takes up to 2,000 cars (peak load).

A typical bike lane is five times longer than a car lane

It can transport people. And in terms of parking in one ordinary parking lot
Space There is plenty of space for ten bikes. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic
It saves space and is green by reducing pollution and carbon emissions
Bills will contribute positively.
social sustainebility
Social sustainability is a large and challenging concept. One of the focus
body to find a common urban space for different parts of the society and
It's about giving equal opportunities to get around the city. People from public
transport
When you can go on foot and bike in conjunction with equality high
He gets a raise. People who don't have a car can see what the city has to
offer and
Access to daily living opportunities with poor transportation options
They have to.
Social sustainability Equal access to meet "others" in public space
It has a significant democratic dimension to it. Here the general pre
Condition is easily accessible, which is for organized and informal meetings
An inviting public space that serves as an attractive setting.
 lively cities and social sustainability

The principles that help to create a living city also support plans
for social sustainability.
The living city tries to resist the human trend to go out into the gated communities
and promote the idea of the city It is accessible and attractive to all sections of society.
The city is visible to serve a democratic task where people face social differences
and get to know each other better by sharing the same city Space.
The concept of sustainability also refers to thinking about the future
generations.
They should be considered as communities around
The world is becoming increasingly urbanized. The city should be inclusive
There must be room for all.
 the healthy city

A healthy city is a city that promotes the well-being of its residents and creates an
environment that supports physical, mental, and social health. Here are some key
characteristics of a healthy city:

Access to healthcare: A healthy city ensures that its residents have easy access to quality
healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals.
Clean and safe environment: It focuses on maintaining clean air and water quality,
minimal pollution, and safety measures to protect residents from harm, including crime
prevention.

Infrastructure for physical activity: A healthy city provides infrastructure like parks, cycling
lanes, walkways, and recreational facilities to encourage physical activity and outdoor
exercises.
Accessibility and inclusivity: It ensures equal access to services, transportation,
education, employment opportunities, and infrastructure for people of all ages, abilities,
and socio economic backgrounds.
Collaborative governance: A healthy city promotes participatory decision-making
processes, involving residents in planning, policy-making, and implementation to
address health-related issues.

Many changes in society in the economically developed world

It has led to new health policy challenges.
He has mostly stationary work Cars are increasingly replacing manual labor
The main mode of transportation and simple activities such as climbing
Stairs are replaced by riding on escalators and elevators:Instead.
If we add that much, we will spend at home on the easy chair.
Watching TV with passion, we have a model that most people don't.
They have natural opportunities to use their bodies and energy every day basis.
Optional exercise
Exercise and self
Giving expression opportunities to the
new ones
Challenges (winter skating
In Copenhagen Square, New York
Skateboarding, students by car, Miami
University and from China
compensation for street scenes)
reasonable
And it's a useful answer.
 Exercise as a cause a choice and a business

The solution to these new challenges is that the individual will face physical challenges an
daily routines daily activity should be sought, which is the main part of daily life
It is not a body.
In Denmark The most popular sport in 2008 It was "running" and in their free time people
were running in the streets and parks places are overflowing.
Other people exercise and life they prefer organized sports or fitness centers to increase
quality.
Many others have purchased their own exercise equipment and bicycles.
They stepped into the house.
Exercise is very common and it has become an important daily activity as well as a core
business.
Several cities recently, including Copenhagen and Melbourne
As much as possible in existing and new urban areas
Those who express interest in walking and cycling invitations
They introduced general objectives. Like New York, Sydney and
Pedestrian and bicycle traffic in many cities of Mexico City
Infrastructure and urban to occupy a central place in everyday life
Culture development continues.

These cities prioritized improvements, expanding pedestrian networks

Improving footpaths by laying out better areas, planting shade trees;
Avoiding unnecessary pedestrian crossings and road crossings
to improve. The goal is simple, uncomplicated and any day or night
It's about making it safe to walk. And also in a beautiful place, good
It should be fun with urban furniture, good details and good lighting.
In the year In the years after the 2000 millennium, thousands of cyclists
Countless kilometers of good bike paths and roads are spread around the
world, which offers uncomplicated, fast and safe city travel.
Walking and cycling Natural daily activities Being a part, for the individual's life
Quality and safety and for the community Positive advantages
There are changes.
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" was a health slogan a long time ago
has been. Today's advice for a healthy life is to walk 10,000 steps a day
is it. Easy to meet daily transportation needs
Old to invite the combination of pedestrian traffic walking and bicycle traffic
And if new AT areas are spread, they can reduce many health problems and
Quality of life and urban quality can be improved. 35
In old cities almost all traffic was on foot.
Walking is a way to get around, to experience society and people every day
has been. The place of the city meeting between the different functions of the city
It was a place, a market place and a place of movement. The common denominator
is walking has been.
A city's policy changes the city's quality and key social objectives It strengthens.
In addition to other benefits, walking and cycling in cities A solid invitation to travel
can be made quickly and cheaply visible,

It has major signal value and will be a policy for all users of the city.
However, actions must match words, and good physical frameworks

They must be established. And most importantly, people in their daily activities
all to invite you to walk and ride a bike in the cities We have to make a heart.

Invitation is the key word in this communication city.

Quality is at eye level - audal.
In new urban areas people walk and bike every time A clear and feasible prospect of
adopting a policy of inviting them to drive It may seem, but if the invitation means
anything, a lot of creativity Thinking and new planning processes are required.

After all, around the world City planners have been planning only for car traffic for
decades They have been Persuasive walking and cycling permits require a change in
planning culture.

Plans for new cities are the shortest, most attractive walking and cycling routes

Designing communications and handling other transportation needs It should start.

This plan is prioritized with a small area It will result in new urban areas that are more
compact.
In other words, in the present Standard level in these neighborhoods than in the built-up
part of the city Living, working and moving will be more attractive.
Life from space It must precede, which in turn must come before buildings.