A city planner is designing a new apartment complex. The complex will have several apartment buildings as well as a paved parking area for residents.

Question

In one to two sentences, describe two ways the planner can help minimize the human impact of the apartment complex on the environment.

Answer 1

The city planner can incorporate green building materials and design features to reduce the carbon footprint of the apartment complex. Additionally, they can implement a comprehensive recycling and waste management system to minimize the amount of waste generated by the residents.