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10 Sustainability
10.7.8 Wealth and Distribution
It can be said that these two concepts are the basis of economic sustainability.
One could argue that the disparity in wealth and its distribution is majorly seen
in developing countries, where usually there is a higher percentage of poverty.
Wealth income and thus its distribution relates to social justice, which is a mixture of
political and economic policies as well as sustainability placed by the state towards
different social groups. However, it can also mean the lack of correct policies for
both the political and economic stability.
One clear example is the growing numbers of “Green hotels,” which adhere to
Green and sustainable regulations found internationally. There have been, however,
negative aspects when it comes to these types of hotels. From direct environmental
impacts to people-orientated impacts, the reality is that some areas should be
discussed to avoid major and complicated damages in the long run. Usually ecohotels or Green hotels are intended for small groups of people, whether this is
because of the elevated price or that they only serve a few patrons at a time (Wang
et al. 2013a,b). However temporary the duration of the visit is, it puts an extra
pressure on both the local community and its environment. On the other hand, most
hotels are owned or invested by foreign individuals or corporations. This means
reinvestment in both the local economy or people decreases significantly due to
poverty and unemployment, thus, leading to degradation of morality and lack of
trust within the community.
Wealth and distribution have been cited as one of the triggers of inequalities
and unsustainable production. Discuss.
10.7.9 Urban and Rural (Sustainable Cities)
Sustainable cities have become of great importance during the last decade due
to the fact that cities continue to grow and available space has been reduced. A
sustainable city will usually be combined alongside sustainable agriculture, which
in turn will produce balanced economical sustainability, for example, when creating
food production systems using a vertical farm (Nevens et al. 2013). A vertical farm
uses stacked layers, vertically inclined surfaces or integration in other structures to
produce food and medicine. (Refer to Chap. 3). In this type of context, it is easy
to see how one could invest in both production and profit in equal terms as one
produces their own food but is also the main consumer, even if they are living in the
city center. In this way, not only is the land space being reduced, the profit margin
of the person producing grows and one will start living in a sustainable coherent
manner.
10 Sustainability
10.7.8 Wealth and Distribution
It can be said that these two concepts are the basis of economic sustainability.
One could argue that the disparity in wealth and its distribution is majorly seen
in developing countries, where usually there is a higher percentage of poverty.
Wealth income and thus its distribution relates to social justice, which is a mixture of
political and economic policies as well as sustainability placed by the state towards
different social groups. However, it can also mean the lack of correct policies for
both the political and economic stability.
One clear example is the growing numbers of “Green hotels,” which adhere to
Green and sustainable regulations found internationally. There have been, however,
negative aspects when it comes to these types of hotels. From direct environmental
impacts to people-orientated impacts, the reality is that some areas should be
discussed to avoid major and complicated damages in the long run. Usually ecohotels or Green hotels are intended for small groups of people, whether this is
because of the elevated price or that they only serve a few patrons at a time (Wang
et al. 2013a,b). However temporary the duration of the visit is, it puts an extra
pressure on both the local community and its environment. On the other hand, most
hotels are owned or invested by foreign individuals or corporations. This means
reinvestment in both the local economy or people decreases significantly due to
poverty and unemployment, thus, leading to degradation of morality and lack of
trust within the community.
Wealth and distribution have been cited as one of the triggers of inequalities
and unsustainable production. Discuss.
10.7.9 Urban and Rural (Sustainable Cities)
Sustainable cities have become of great importance during the last decade due
to the fact that cities continue to grow and available space has been reduced. A
sustainable city will usually be combined alongside sustainable agriculture, which
in turn will produce balanced economical sustainability, for example, when creating
food production systems using a vertical farm (Nevens et al. 2013). A vertical farm
uses stacked layers, vertically inclined surfaces or integration in other structures to
produce food and medicine. (Refer to Chap. 3). In this type of context, it is easy
to see how one could invest in both production and profit in equal terms as one
produces their own food but is also the main consumer, even if they are living in the
city center. In this way, not only is the land space being reduced, the profit margin
of the person producing grows and one will start living in a sustainable coherent
manner.