WEEK 8 - COMPULSORY EXERCISE: ECOSYSTEMS SERVICES
FC-02x Livable Future Cities ( 2nd Run) - Compulsory Exercise 4
Uploaded on 2016-04-04 by tatifujimori
Fresh water – The Billings dam is one of the biggest and most important fresh water reservoirs of São Paulo. It supplies water not only for my city (São Bernardo do Campo), but for neighborhood ones, like Santo André, Diadema em São Paulo. ![Billings][1] b. Regulating services Although this is a fairly urbanized city with no clean rivers or urban natural ecosystem around, the continuous plantation of trees is one the most visible regulating services that I can imagine around here. ![planting trees in a nearby park][2] ![city hall surroundings][3] c. Habitat or Supporting services Serra do Mar (The mountain chain of the sea) – It is a natural habitat that is located between São Bernardo do Campo and the coast cities. It has a rich ecosystem that provides habitats for different species of animals, plants and insects. It is far from the city center. ![Serra do Mar][4] d. Cultural services Different small squares scattered throughout the city with sufficient green spaces, walking/running lane, physical exercise devices skateboard rinks, and playground for children comprise one of the few available cultural services in this city. ![The youth park][5] ![Teacher's square][6] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14597925643537354.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14597926089115609.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14597926408313161.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14597926803209756.jpg [5]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14597927427538352.gif [6]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14597927566653117.jpg