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1
Q

How is the East Village a sustainable area?

A
  • connect transport
  • green open space (10 hectares)
  • energy efficient apartments
  • green roads (animals + drainage)
  • affordable housing
  • car park (pay extra to limit car usage)
  • small shops + businesses (keep money local)
2
Q

What are the different types of green space in the East Village? (10 hectares)

A
  • wetland area (recycle water)
  • green roofs
  • large central park + play area
  • green space
  • orchard with fruit trees
3
Q

How efficient is the East Village?

A

Water - 50% less than in urban areas (recycle)

Energy - 30% less than in urban areas (combine heat + power - use same source)

4
Q

Why did Bristol need a more sustainable transport scheme?

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Bristol is a dense city
Car - traffic + pollution + road not safe
Cycle - easy + cheap + pollution-free

5
Q

What scheme did Bristol put into place?

A

The Bristol Cycling Strategy:

Network of cycle routes (quiet areas or split street space)

6
Q

What other transport strategies has Bristol introduced?

A

Metro-style rail - MetroWest
Rapid transit bus - MetroBus
Electric car charging ponts
20 mph in neighbourhood - safety for walking + cycling
3 park + rides around city - park car + go into city by bus