Assignment 1 Urban Metabolism
- Due Sep 1, 2016 by 11:59pm
- Points 10
- Submitting a text entry box
Google "Urban Metabolism" to search for answers to the questions below (the 100 word limit does not apply).
- In your own words, define urban metabolism.
- How does urban metabolism relate to the class topic about resource management?
- What use are urban metabolism studies/research for urban planning and design?
- Typically, urban metabolism includes measuring energy, water, materials and nutrient flows. In terms of sheer mass/quantity, which is the largest component of urban metabolism? Support your answer with at least one citation (APA format).
- List one insight you learned from googling/searching about urban metabolism that is not represented in questions 1-4.
(Grading Metric: 2 points per question 0, 1, or 2 points based on the level of effort I believe you put into answering the question).