Urban areas place intense pressure on ecosystems. Some of the negative impact can be reduced by cultivating urban forests. These green spaces filter
air, water, and sunlight. They provide habitat for wildlife and increase
biodiversity. However many cities do not set aside enough land for green
spaces because or pressure for urban development.
You work for a developer which has recently purchased a large amount of land
north of the city. The city intends to extend its northern boundaries over time
to occupy this space.
Suggest how this land is set up to include these 'green spaces' (6 marks). Also
include some environmental and economic benefits of building urban green
spaces on large commercial buildings (4 marks). (10 marks total)