"Greening urban areas is not just about making places look nice. Evaluate the contribution of green areas in cities to meeting the goals of sustainable development" (40 marks) Sustainable development is most frequency defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Thus‚ sustainable development means finding a balance between the fulfillment of human needs with the protection of the natural environment. Sustainable
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Mexico: The Yucatán Peninsula The Yucatán Peninsula is located in southeastern Mexico‚ which separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico‚ on the northern coastline on the Yucatán Channel. The Yucatán Peninsula lies east of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec‚ a northwestern geographic divider separating the region of Central America from the rest of North America. The Yucatán Peninsula comprises of the Mexican states of Yucatán‚ Campeche‚ and Quintana Roo; the northern part Belize; and Guatemala’s
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Beautiful Upper Peninsula As life starts moving faster and faster‚ we need to make a choice: to move faster along with it‚ or step off every now and then. To marvel at the wonders that surround us. To take in new sights and sounds and see just how beautiful life can be. Come‚ take a break and relax from your busy everyday life and visit Michigan’s calm‚ peaceful‚ and brilliant Upper Peninsula and have the time of your lives. There are a plethora of things to do in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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Report on refurbishment or redevelopment of Leeds Foodhall In this report we have collected figures internally and externally to evaluate and aid in the decision making process. The forecasts and analysis relate to the decision to either refurbish the foodhall‚ or redevelop the area into a new ‘Toys and Games’ department For the attention of: Michelle Hardman Manager‚ Leeds Store Authors: David Shaw & Sam Morris Date: 6/4/2011
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Baldwin Park Naval Base Redevelopment Project In 1993‚ an announcement was made that the Orlando Naval Training Center would be closed. The city of Orlando saw a good chance to develop the base property into a mixed-use neighborhood and help establish it to become apart the community once again. The city’s property was well-planned and organized by the Base Reuse Commission that involved citizens who met numerous times over the course of two years. During the meetings it was agreed upon
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Pope Urban II The Crusades were one of the most astonishing movements during the last thousand years. The Crusades spanned hundreds of years in total and took tens of thousands of Europeans miles from their homes to a far off foreign land. During the Crusades much blood was shed‚ many lives were lost‚ and a lasting legacy was left by the Crusaders‚ the effects of which can still be felt today. The man who is credited with starting the Crusades was Pope Urban II. The Crusades were not a
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Greenwich park home to Greenwich meantime and the national maritime museum was chosen by the London organising committee for the Olympic and Paralympic games (LOCOG) as the venue to host the equestrian events during the 2012 games. This decision was not without its controversy as organisations such as friends of Greenwich Park held demonstrations and signed petitions in order to try and overturn the decisions to use Greenwich as an Olympic Venue (Marsh‚ 2011). This is a worthy space to be critically
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Urban legends have long been included in our culture as traditional stories that often provide a moral conclusion cultivated and spread either orally or written on paper. Many of these tales are often misunderstood as a false story‚ however these tales are derived from real life events‚ and are exaggerated and modified as time passes. Urban legends commonly reflect the fears of a society and often include warnings that prevent a certain action or else something unfortunate will happen to the person
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Australia is a highly urbanised country where over 85% of the population live in cities and large towns. These urban centres are subject to urban growth and decline‚ which are largely due to a number of socioeconomic factors. One of these centres‚ the Pyrmont-Ultimo area in Sydney‚ had experienced such changes over the last century. Situated on a peninsula to the west of Sydney’s CBD and Darling Harbour‚ the inner suburb is a manmade environment used for service and residential use. In the 19th
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results of urban dynamics on its growth‚ development‚ future trends and ecological sustainability. Sydney is a large city in the developed world‚ located at 33’52’S and 151’10’E on the East coast of Australia. As Sydney is approximately 12000 square km with a growing population of over 4 million‚ certain urban dynamics must be addressed to allow for ecological sustainability and a resourceful city for future generations. Dynamics which have already had a significant impact on the city are urban decay
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