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

Answer 1

The planner can incorporate green spaces within the complex to increase biodiversity and provide residents with natural areas for relaxation. Additionally, implementing rainwater harvesting systems and solar panels can help reduce the complex's reliance on traditional energy sources and promote sustainability.