CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
In 2025, where will most of the world’s megacities be found?
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In response to redlining in the 1960s, landlords in the Bronx:
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A city that promotes smart growth:
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Which of the following is an example of environmental injustice?
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What unexpected impact did Bogotá experience as a result of building more green space?
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Which of the following describes a brownfield?
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WORK WITH IDEAS
Explain the triple bottom line, using the Bronx waterfront restoration as an example.
Describe a green roof system. What are the costs and benefits? Why might green roofs be especially beneficial in cities?
You are taking a road trip with friends, driving from Montreal to Calgary on the TransCanada Highway. Along the way, your friends begin to notice that the temperatures are more bearable driving through the country than the city. Explain why this happens.
Describe a LEED-certified building. What criteria are used to evaluate a building for LEED certification?