Freiburg case study

Question 1

How have Freiburg planned their city to be sustainable?

Answer 1

SOCIAL - financial rewards to composting, locals invest in renewables, enough affordable homes
ECONOMIC - 10,000 people in 1500 businesses, over 1000 people in solar technology
ENVIRONMENTAL - brownfield sites, 5000 low energy houses, 88% packaged waste is recycled

Question 2

How have Freiburg led the way in water?

Answer 2

• collecting rainwaters
• green roofs
• pavements allow water to soak through
• unpaved tramways
• drainage wetlands

Question 3

How have they led the way in energy?

Answer 3

• energy saving
• efficient technology
• renewable energy sources

Question 4

How have they led the way in green spaces?

Answer 4

• 40% city is forested
• only native trees and shrubs are planted
• 44000 trees have been planted in parks and streets
• River Dreisam flows unmanaged