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1
Q

when did the number of people living in cities equal those living in countryside

A

21st century

2
Q

do LEDCs see more people migrating to cities

A

yes

3
Q

what % of people living in cities by 2050

A

66%

4
Q

air apocalypse

A

smog - beijing

London has more regulations like congestion charge

5
Q

access to water e.g. lake mead. will it last forever?

A

no

6
Q

inequality in mumbai slums

A

60% live in slums

shanty towns

7
Q

new types of cities

A

smart, cyber, digital

8
Q

smart cities for smart people

A

utilise tech. urban revolution to occupy planet sustainably. sensors and huge databases

9
Q

whats a smart city

A

wide range of tech. embed ICT in gvt systems. ICT transform life. innovation
utilise ICT to meet demands of marker and that community involvement is necessary

10
Q

is an urban future good

A
  • less demanding on resources
  • self sufficient
  • recycle energy, materials,water,air
  • generate new ideas and tech
  • most effects
  • wages go up
  • mix of people
11
Q

how much of life do Americans spend in cars

A

9years

12
Q

whats tianjin

A

ecocity. collar between Singapore and china
- green/low carbon
- waste collection
- water recycliing
- social
- wildlife

13
Q

whats masdar

A

new city in arab emirates

  • waste and water monitored
  • carbon neutral
14
Q

effects of CC on cites

A
  • heat waves - tarmac and concrete absorb

- can have adaptions e.g. gherkin directs wind flow up

15
Q

innovative ideas

A
  • roof tiles/solar panels
  • paint or pavement to produce electricity
  • heat form underground trains
  • collect rain
16
Q

energy storage

A

batteries, compress air, spin of friction flywheel

17
Q

user centric car sharing

A

uber, taxis, autonomous cars