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What evidence is there of sustainability in the East Village? - Coggle…
What evidence is there of sustainability in the East Village?
Roofing
Use of green roofs, which are covered in vegetation
Included on residentialm blocks, providing habitats for willife as well as slowing run off from rain.
Transport: The East Vilage has an integrated tranposrt system. Local bus and train services connect directly to london underground
Public services
A health centre along with with a school has been built for 2000 school children.
Shops
There are 35 independant shops.
Keeps money in the local area.
Affordable housing
Half of the homes are affordabla at lower rates of rent.
Apartements
The athletes village has been transformed into modern high-density appartments
Have ahigh energy efficiency and insulation
Water Use
East village uses 50% less water than typical urban areas.
Rainwater is stored using reed beds and wetlands, efore being filtered naturally for use in irrigation and flushing toilets.
Green spaces
37 percent of land is used for green open space
10 out of 27 hectares is green space
Includes a wetland, a large green park, green roofs private apartment green space.
Waste
99% of waste is recycled
Households are encouraged to recycle with fortnightly collections of cardboard, paper,plastic bottles, tins and cans