Question

Which would be an example of sustainable development? a. Current use of fossil fuels in the U.S. b. Heap-leach extraction of gold. c. Harvest of food species to the point of extinction. d. Development of brownfields in urban areas. e. Suburban development programs.

Answer 1

Answer: Development of brownfields in urban areas.

Explanation: Sustainable development can be defined as the development which seeks to produce sustainable economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same by not exceeding the regenerative capacity of nature.

A brownfield is defined as a site with pre-existing structures. Examples include military bases, former factories and other commercial and industrial sites. Development on a brownfield site involves the developing of new structures on an old or pre-existing structures. This is an example of sustainable development because it is capable of producing sustainable economic growth by saving on cost of land.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "D": Development of brownfields in urban areas.

Explanation:

In urban planning, sustainable development refers to continuous activities that can be performed during extended periods of time. They are the result of repeated patterns of individuals who, sometimes unconsciously, provoke more and more individuals to repeat their actions.

Under such a scenario, the development of brownfields in urban areas is the result of building more department complexes in the cities because of the increasing need for renting and selling houses as a result of the increasing population growth.