GEOG 101 Assignment #2 Indicator Template
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INDICATOR
ASSESSMENT
(
excellent/good/fair/
poor/not visible)
COMMENTS (use this column to explain your assessment if you think it needs explaining). NOTE: automatically set to 10 point font
1.
Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
: The amount of GHG emitted by an urban area. Renewable energy sources reduce GHG emissions.
2.
Air quality
: The level of air pollution in an urban area.
3.
Water quality
: The quality of water in an urban area.
4.
Waste management
: The effectiveness of waste management practices in an urban area. Lack of visible litter and garbage is evidence
of effective waste management.
5.
Energy consumption
: The amount of energy consumed by an urban area, and extent to which the energy is from renewable vs. non-
renewable sources.
6.
Transportation
: The efficiency and sustainability of transportation systems in an urban area.
7.
Land use
: The extent to which land is used efficiently and sustainably in an urban area.
8.
Biodiversity
: The diversity and health of plant and animal species in
an urban area.
9.
Green space
: The amount and quality of green space in an urban area.
10.
Urban heat island effect
: The extent
to which an urban area is affected by the heat island effect. Greenspace, shade trees and living/green roofs all reduce the heat island effect.
11.
Water use
: The amount of water used by residents in an urban area.
12.
Food security
: The ability of an urban area to provide food for its residents via community gardens, backyard gardens, and rooftop gardens.
13.
Housing affordability
: The
affordability of housing in an urban area. Sustainable urban areas will have a mix of rental and owned homes, plus a mix of small, medium and large size homes.
14.
Social equity
: The degree to which social equity is achieved in an urban area.
15.
Economic vitality
: The economic health and vitality of an urban area, as evidenced by commercial and industrial areas.
16.
Education
: The quality and accessibility of education in an urban area.
17.
Healthcare
: The quality and accessibility of healthcare in an urban area, as evidence by visible hospitals and clinics
18.
Crime rate
: The level of crime in an urban area.
19.
Disaster resilience
: The ability of an urban area to withstand natural disasters (floods, hurricanes) and other emergencies.
20.
Community engagement
: The degree to which residents are engaged in the decision-making processes that affect their lives.
Huang, L., Wu, J., & Yan, L. (2015). Defining and measuring urban sustainability: a review of indicators
. Landscape Ecology, 30(7), 1175-1193.
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