Glossary U
Deutsch: Stadtplanung / Español: Planificación urbana / Português: Planejamento urbano / Français: Urbanisme / Italiano: Pianificazione urbana
Urban planning is the process of designing and regulating the use of space within urban areas, focusing on the development and organization of cities and towns to enhance environmental sustainability, improve the quality of life for residents, and manage Natural resources efficiently. In the environmental context, urban planning integrates considerations of ecological sustainability, green infrastructure, and climate resilience to create healthier, more livable urban environments.
Deutsch: Zersiedelung / Español: Expansión urbana descontrolada / Português: Expansão urbana desordenada / Français: Étalement urbain / Italiano: Espansione urbana incontrollata
The term Urban Sprawl describes the uncontrolled, low-density expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural or undeveloped land. This phenomenon is driven by population growth, economic development, and transportation infrastructure, often leading to environmental, social, and economic challenges. Understanding its causes and consequences is critical for sustainable urban planning and policy-making.
Deutsch: Urbanisierung / Español: Urbanización / Português: Urbanização / Français: Urbanisation / Italiano: Urbanizzazione
Urbanisation in the environmental context refers to the process by which rural areas transform into urban ones, with an increasing concentration of human populations in cities. While urbanisation is associated with economic development and improved infrastructure, it poses significant environmental challenges, including habitat destruction, pollution, resource depletion, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental impacts of urbanisation require careful management to create sustainable, resilient cities that Balance human needs with ecological preservation.
Deutsch: Urbanisierung / Español: Urbanización / Português: Urbanização / Français: Urbanisation / Italiano: Urbanizzazione
Urbanization is the process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in urban areas, such as cities and towns, instead of rural areas. It involves the Migration of people from rural to urban settings and the transformation of landscapes to accommodate this shift. In the environmental context, urbanization has significant impacts on ecosystems, Natural resources, and environmental quality due to increased demand for infrastructure, housing, and services.
Deutsch: US Umweltbehörde/ Español: Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos / Português: Agência de Proteção Ambiental dos Estados Unidos / Français: Environmental Protection Agency / Italiano: Agenzia per la protezione dell'ambiente
USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) is a federal agency of the United States government responsible for safeguarding and protecting human health and the environment. Established in 1970, the USEPA plays a crucial role in formulating and enforcing environmental regulations, conducting research, and providing guidance to address various environmental challenges and issues. Its mission is to ensure that the nation's air, water, and land resources are clean and sustainable for present and future generations.
Deutsch: Versorgungsinteraktiv / Español: Interactivo de servicios públicos / Português: Interativo de utilidade / Français: Utilitaire interactif / Italiano: Utility-interattivo /
An Utility-interactive is a power system which interacts with the utility grid (mains), taking power from the grid to satisfy its loads as necessary, and returning power to the grid when not required by the loads.