Question

Which of the following is not a strategy for improving the long-term health of cities?
a.
restoring natural ecosystems
b.
reducing pollution and waste
c.
increasing automobile use
d.
compact and efficient land use

Answer 1

c. increasing automobile use

Increasing automobile use typically increases emissions, air pollution, traffic congestion, land consumption (sprawl), and accident risk—so it works against long-term urban health.