Many cities and towns are making great efforts to become more sustainable and environmentally-friendly. There are many communities around the world that are using alternative energy sources to power their homes and businesses. Hopefully, in the future, this will be the norm!
- What do you think our alternative energy future will look like?
- How will sustainability change our lives and the things we are used to?
- Think about where you live now. How different will it look in the future?
Your project for this unit will be to renovate your city! You should know your city pretty well. Think about how you get around town, what kinds of places you like to go, what kinds of restaurants and shops and community services there are. What would it look like if you made everything 'green?'
Think about what your city will look like in the future, if you could remake everything with alternative energy and methods. Put together a plan for each of the following aspects of your city:
- Transportation
- Waste management
- Architecture
Write a detailed description or record a speech to describe what your city will be like. Describe those three key aspects to your city and explain how they are good for the environment and support alternative energy.
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