雅思听力

🎧 Listening Transcript

In today's lecture, we'll discuss urban planning. One key point is that green spaces, like parks, not only improve air quality but also reduce noise pollution. However, a common mistake is to prioritize commercial areas over residential ones. In a recent case study, a city in Denmark allocated 30% of its budget to cycling infrastructure, which led to a 15% increase in daily commuters within two years. Interestingly, the main barrier wasn't funding but public resistance to changing habits. Therefore, planners should engage communities early in the design process.