Figure 9 shows information about Babcock Ranch, a proposed sustainable city in Florida, USA.
Figure 9
Factfile:
Babcock Ranch will be the first city in the world powered by solar energy.
Electric vehicles will plug in to recharge at convenient recharging stations all over the community.
Smart Home technology will let residents use equipment in their homes at maximum efficiency.
The city will be connected by an extensive system of greenways and cycle paths.
Homes, parks, offices and shops will all be within walking distance. 7000 hectares of land in the new city will be reserved for natural parks and lakes.
To what extent do the plans for Babcock Ranch shown in Figure 9 illustrate the dimensions of sustainability?
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