Ted Talk with Peter Calthorpe

Q1) What are some of the problems with urban sprawl?

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Q2) What does Peter Calthorpe say is the antidote to urban sprawl?
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Q3) What are three important issues to consider in the development of urban spaces?
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Q4) What are the 7 principles that Peter Calthorpe and the Chinese government have
identified as important aspects of city planning for a more liveable and sustainable city?

Number and explanation: Why is this important?

1. Preserve natural ecologies,
agrarian landscapes and
cultural heritage sites.

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