HAWASSA UNIVERSITY INISTITUTE OF TECHONLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

URBAN AND ITS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATION ASSIGNMENT 4

NAME: - ELIAS ASAYE

ID: -NaScR/0708/12

Submitted to: - Eng. Bayuo B.

1. What are the causes for urban Ecological footprint?

Currently, the carbon Footprint makes up 60% of humanity's Ecological Footprint. It is

inextricably linked to the other components of the Ecological Footprint—cropland, grazing land,
forests and productive land built over with buildings and roads—since all these demands
compete for space, as mentioned above.
The calculation of the ecological footprint takes into account the following two factors:
 The Earth's biocapacity, i.e. the planet's capacity to produce resources;
 Human activity and its ecological impact, i.e. the resources consumed by humans and
their waste.

Resource consumption such as electricity, oil or water higher a person's ecological footprint.
Therefore, electricity consumption, oil consumption and water consumption are all factors that
contribute to ecological footprint size

2. Write summarized note of Conservation projects on the ways of

resources use efficiently.

Resource conservation means that those resources on which sustainability depends are
conserved and even enhanced by agronomic management. Soil organic matter is a good example
of an ecosystem resource that is easily reduced without effective management. Soil organic
matter declines rapidly in almost all cropping systems following initial cultivation – typically to
40–60% of original values within a few decades. However, soil organic matter is a valuable
resource, providing habitat and energy for soil organisms, a soil structure favorable for plant
growth and water retention, and a chemical structure favorable for nutrient retention.

One aim of conservation projects is to protect wild habitats and prevent species extinction.
But managing natural resources is complex. Despite striving for years, conservation groups —
both big and small — often struggle to find that perfect recipe for success

It is the practice of sustainable management of natural resources, protecting wild species and
their habitats to prevent species from going extinct. Major threats to wildlife include
destruction/degradation/fragmentation, habitat, overexploitation, poaching, climate change, and
pollution

Natural resources are components of the environment that are vital to humans
somehow. The term conservation of natural resources refers to the sustainable use and
management of natural resources such as animals, water, air, and earth deposits.

3. Write the concept of green industry and green roofs in relation to

urban planning

Green urbanism is sustainable urban design that creates eco-friendly cities that cut
waste and emissions, use sustainable construction materials, and promote electrified
mobility. Green urbanism makes every effort to minimize the use of energy, water and materials
at each stage of the city's life cycle

n land-use planning, urban green space is open-space areas reserved for parks and other
"green spaces", including plant life, water features -also referred to as blue spaces- and
other kinds of natural environment. Most urban open spaces are green spaces, but
occasionally include other kinds of open areas.

Green industry, It is somewhat similar to a common urban planning concept of harmonizing

city with nature, restoring the values of urban ecosystem, minimizing resource and energy
consumption, and wisely taking advantage of ecosystem services.

Green roofs the concept of green roofs revolves around covering ordinary roofs with
vegetation to improve thermal insulation, protect against climatic conditions, and help
absorb rainwater [16]. It is a practical means of expanding the amount of vegetation in urban
cities and A green roof is a vegetated roofing system which is functionally integrated onto a
roof area. Designs are site specific depending on climatic conditions; slope; access; structural
capacity and intended usage

4. What are the contributions of healthy society in development?

A healthy society would prioritize food, shelter and physical and mental health. It would also
prioritize training people to better serve the needs of the group, not just themselves or those in
power. And a healthy community is one in which all residents have access to a quality education,
safe and healthy homes, adequate employment, transportation, physical activity, and nutrition, in
addition to quality health care. Unhealthy communities lead to chronic disease, such as cancers,
diabetes, and heart disease.

 A healthy society is about more than just preventing injuries and reducing the death toll
from disease. It is also about having access to safe neighborhoods and affordable
housing, broadening job opportunities and reducing income inequality, designing
walkable towns and fostering community cohesion.

Health is also an inalienable human right according to the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, as good health allows people to reach their full potential, children to be better able
to learn, workers to be more productive and parents to care for their children better

Benefits of Living in a Healthy Community

 Better Physical Health. ...
 Better Mental Health. ...

 Stronger Community Support. ...

 Cleaner Environment. ...

 More Holistic Educational Opportunities.