Kamloops has clear growth in cultural activities however, with expectations at riverside and new art activities such as (music in the park, Canada day, western Canada theater, and rib fest). The success of these sorts of activates are vital to the success of Kamloops, and that could be easily derailed if Kamloops sustainability is not taken seriously. Kamloops sustainability has is a largely impacted by the proposed Ajaxs mine, both environmental sustainability as well as sustaining the physical city. When deciding where to live many people would look at a project such as Ajaxs mine and decide against Kamloops this does not help the sustainability. This essay will discuss how the last chapters of “Happy City” and how they relate to the sustainability …show more content…
Montgomery be starts chapter ten of “Happy City” discussing the divide in a city and where resources should be allocated. Creating a city in which every person feel equal, no matter their economic position. “Happy City" explains that when a city is full of inequality “you will have to deal with higher rates of mental illness, drug abuse and every other kind of problems” (Montgomery, 238). Increasing the feeling of equality in cities require a lot of city renewal according to Montgomery, these incudes updating/adding bike lanes, better public transit, more public parks, and city layout. Although this increases the city budget in many aspects it also helps cut cost in areas such as health care, social assistance, and police survives as citizens will feel more motivated and have more self-esteem leading to decrease in violence and increase in employment (Montgomery, 239). In chapter twelve Montgomery address the issue of sustainability in a city. Begging with the desiccation on climate change and how the renewable energy projects effect a …show more content…
Montgomery proposes that to solve this problem of the urban sprawl that is make life miserable for some many people, that we must create more dense areas that have all that a person needs in one area. This applies to Kamloops especial in areas such as Raleigh and Hefley were there in only a gas station in the area. However, this concept may apply to Kamloops as a hole in terms of cultural events and areas. Kamloops is not growing in the cultural activity area, with events such as rib fest, Canada day, music in the park, Western Canada theater theses have all gained traction through the years. However, Kamloops does not have many other events and the others that we have are not well published or popular. Thus, people that live in Kamloops and want cultural experiences to have to travel either to Vancouver or Kelowna, for events, concerts, plays and art. This means less money going to Kamloops and people are not as happy because they need to travel every time they would like to participate in a new activity. Bring more events and music to Kamloops would help increase tourism but also the happiness of citizens, and applying to more than just the senior population would help to retain a lot of young people. As right now Kamloops does not have much to offer in terms of live music, bars and other events and creating more would make the city more applying
The Alberta Oil Sands are large deposits of bitumen in north-eastern Alberta. Discovered in 1848, the first commercial operation was in 1967 with the Great Canadian Oil Sands plant opening, and today many companies have developments there. The Alberta Oil Sand development is very controversial, as there are severe environmental impacts and effects on the local Aboriginal peoples. This essay will discuss the need for changes that can be made for the maximum economic benefit for Canada, while reducing the impact on the environment and limiting expansion, as well as securing Alberta’s future. Changes need to be made to retain the maximum economic benefits of the Alberta Oil Sands while mitigating the environmental and geopolitical impact. This will be achieved by building pipelines that will increase the economic benefits, having stricter environmental regulation and expansion limitations, and improving the Alberta Heritage Fund or starting a new fund throu...
Now, sustainable development and quality of life are crucial to the well being of our nation. Thus, I have pondered many a year on this very important matter and have consulted a very knowing Canadian of my acquaintance at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The amount of natural resources in this country being usually reckoned infi...
New urbanism evokes a community that promotes walkability, connectivity, diversity, sustainability, green transportation, increased density, and a higher quality of life (New Urbanism, n.d). Mixed housing adds to socio-economic diversity and builds on community sustainability through balance. A community center adds interconnectivity and a sense of belonging. An area that promotes walkability with local conveniences and outdoor space promotes a healthier lifestyle. These are the some of the main components that Prairie Crossing, Illinois included in their community plan that offers a better quality of life.
...ial Inequality, and Susatinable Development in Baltimore,” Pp. 123-56 in The Social Sustainability of Cities edited by M. Polese and R. Stren. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
Sustainability is one of the most controversial topics throughout the history, and as our society develop, we realize that being able to be sustainable is essential to survival of our race. The book Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Sustainability is a collection of articles on different side of various issues related to sustainability. In the book, Issue 8 discusses the ability of technology to deliver sustainability, and issue 16 and 17 discusses the sustainability of food and energy. While issue 16 and 17 are well-presented, the arguments in issue 8 are not very strong.
Within Canada, brownfield redevelopment is a vital component in creating sustainable communities because it supports present-day land realities through the utilization of current infrastructure, inclusion of new green technologies and greenfield conservation. Brownfields are known as a former industrial or commercial site where future use is affected by real or perceived environmental contamination. They include decommission refineries, former railway yards, crumbling warehouses, abandoned gas stations, and other commercial properties where toxic substances may have been used or stored (National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy, 1). In Canada today there are about 30’000 brownfield sites waiting to be redeveloped (Nat’l Rnd Tbl on the Env. and the Econ., 2). Through remediation, developers “seek to capitalize” on the current poor conditions (Hardisty, 242). This intensive process involves a great deal of research, technology and laborious methods to stop and reverse the sites environmental damage (Hardisty, 242). Nevertheless, once completed, brownfield redevelopment sites have numerous benefits that support sustainability. However, since it is unfeasible for a human economy to have no impacts on the environment, we will consider the model presented by the Worldwatch Institute (Worldwatch Institute, 6). Within their book, State of the World: Our Urban Future, sustainability can be seen as “improving public health and well-being, lowering its environmental impacts, increasingly recycling materials, and using energy with growing efficiency” (Worldwatch Institute, 6). Thus, sustainable cities are not fully sustainable, but having in mind the goal of sustainability. Brownfield redevelopment can help nurture this goal th...
Land use in the district of North Vancouver has been a very sensitive issue for many years. In this area, population growth has been substantial, especially because of the area's popular outdoor recreation opportunities. It is this relationship between population pressure and outdoor 'green zones'1 that is at the heart of the conflict in North Vancouver district. Residents are very passionate about, and emotionally attached to, the natural mountainous surroundings. Thus, when development plans were slated for Mountain Forest and Cove Forest, residents did not want development to take place in 'their forests.' The critical question is, how to incorporate influxes of people into a limited amount of urban area while keeping current residents satisfied?
This article is about the city of Camden and how they went from being a thriving city to a city that is now in economic crisis. The city has a population of 70,390 and is the poorest city in the nation (16). Camden has an unemployment rate of 30-40% and has an average household income of 24,600 (16). In the past Camden was an industrial giant with several large companies like Campbell’s soup and RCA having factories there, which employed 36,000 people (17). Closing of the factories is one of the main reasons for Camden Counties' high unemployment rate. Over the past few years Camden has been forced to make “$28 million in draconian budget cuts, with officials talking about cutting 25 percent from every department, including layoffs of nearly half the police force” (16). With the lack of funds the counties education system is beginning to suffer with them having to cut the library rate by 2/3, now they have a“70 percent high school dropout rate, with only 13 percent of students managing to pass the state’s proficiency exams in math” (16).With all of the empty factories, empty houses, and vacant lots Camden is beginning to become a very unappealing and unhappy place to live.
The evolution of land use patterns can determine many aspects of a given region. In the example of the Junction Triangle (JT) - a sector of Toronto that came into existence by industrial land use - there have been three major aspects affected by industrial land use: economic, social, and political (Knox, p444). Land use in the JT has neglected these three aspects of residential life - and thus, has compromised the quality of life (QOL) of the citizens - in exchange for industrial development.
Stereotypes of urban cities commonly reflect the portrayal of minorities which they are seen as poor and criminals in comparison to the middle and upper Caucasian class. Such stereotypes are an effect of environmental racism. However, to divert from the spread of negative and racist stereotypes, the local government must reflect a better city. In this paper, I am going to explain the benefits of new regionalism in relation to urban cities and minorities. Having influence from Manuel Pastor and Myron Orfield, minorities need attention from their local government to better their lives. I will argue for the practice of sustainable farming for urban cities as a positive reinforcement for urban growth. Sustainable farming provides an opportunity for urban minorities for self-government and self-business. Lastly, I discuss the themes that occur in Don Peck's article How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America and further argue that Americans need a necessary change in the government and economy to become prosper.
Here on the east coast, we have Baltimore, MD and many surrounding neighborhoods. Currently, I live just five to ten minutes away from the city in the respectable working class district. On my way to class at the University of Baltimore, I usually avoid the highway due to high traffic and drive through local and back roads. Here, I can see distinct changes occurring from how far or close I am to my home. When I get closer to the city, there is an apparent existence of poverty. Usually there are no single homes, and apartments are side by side with some potentially burned through. The city also contains more litter along the streets as well as numerous potholes and bumps on the road. There are many people who loiter in front of corner stores and side shops. Land use is different because there are less living organisms such as trees and grass. Instead, cities are filled with many buildings to provide jobs for people of society. In addition, there is a large emphasis placed on public transportation in the city. Because driving can become difficult in the city, many people choose to take public transportation. The convenience of MTA allows individuals to get to many places within the city, but it is difficult to get far from the city. There’s also an abundance of law enforcement in the city due to higher crime-rate. While driving through the city, you may see
writer with regards to the city's future. Remembering to look at the positive side of things when
Sustainability is an issue that everyone should be concerned about. If the planet Earth is going to exist, as we know it, everyone should wake up and do their part to help achieve a greater level of sustainability. In my English 101 class we learned about the issue of sustainability. Many different topics were discussed and researched throughout the course of the semester. Overall, I think that the sustainability project has been a learning and enlightening experience for everyone in this class. Many more things can be done next semester, since the groundwork has been laid to continue this project for time to come.
Peace River Country has a continental climate with a low precipitation rate that reduces the local humidity and causes the hot summer and a cold winter feeling (Churcher & Wilson, 1979, p.71). Moreover, it has a series of pollutions like notably air and water pollutions that are affected by pollutant-inducing resources in the province of Alberta. There is an abundance of petroleum and gas resources in Alberta. On the one hand, these valuable resources promote and supports the local economy and the country`s GDP; on the other hand, it damages the surrounding environment. Because the major resources in Alberta are gas and petroleum, and these kind of resources are non-renewable, and the result translates into bad air and water quality in the local region. Also, as one of the more populous provinces in Canada, Alberta maintains numerous industries and develops lots of tar sand, which is a kind of bituminous sand that is formed from oil. This toxic waste of oil sand creates more greenhouse gas emissions, e...
The first step in adopting a greener urban lifestyle lies in the Twin Ports area planning specific goals that have long-lasting visions anchored to progressive plans toward sustainable living. Each community is different, and engaging the public is critical. An approach to achieving a sustainable urban lifestyle involves organizations and individuals pursuing strategic a...