EUS 202 Study Guide - Urban Design, State-Owned Enterprise, Externality

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Environment and Urban Sustainability
• Course: EUS 202
• Professor: Christopher Greene

Document Summary

Poor urban design built on assumptions of the 20th century. Can"t be independent but attempts for fair trade of assets and environmental costs. Link actions that cause damage to actions that compensate or repair. Only possible if implemented at an national scale. Component 5 policy instruments are tools or variables the government can control to achieve objectives. Make sustainable behaviour less costly> more likely choice. Surety bonds> cash deposits to ensure no enviro harm was done. Contracting & procurement>funds spent for own benefit ie office supplies, fleet vehicle, public. When a city or organization sets standards for themselves to meet for their own benefit transportation. Government start up non for profit organization> ie pacific carbon trust in bc. Public private partnership> to combine expertise > provides infrastructure and lowers cost to tax payers. Licenses and permits > regulating building construction, industrial pollution, automobiles.