Health Sciences 2000A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Business Continuity Planning, Urban Planner, Baby Boomers
17 Feb 2014
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Guest prof: urban planner, downtown revitalization, long-term planning, city building is what planners do: quality of life is the goal (healthy = happy) Importance of city building and health: early civilization and indoor plumbing, cholera epidemic 1800"s. Industrial revolution: 1900s density crowding epidemics, rise of the automobile, sprawl related, reliance on vehicles, low activity, obesity, cardiovascular issues. 81% canadians living in urban areas (who, 2011) Industrialization: rise in emissions, resource (mis) management, decreased quality of life. Smog days and air quality impacts: rise in asthma. Heat island effect: paved/covered surfaces increase heat, draws in more emissions and particulate matter (chemicals, reflective surfaces. Leed standards leadership in energy and environmental design: sets bar on how efficient building is, energy conservation, renewable energy, urban design architecture. City adapting to climate change: thames river and flood impacts on infrastructure, energy and greenhouse gas emission, slope stability study, emergency management preparations, business continuity planning.
