The document outlines Auckland's vision to become the world's most liveable city by 2040. It discusses Auckland's transition from multiple local councils merging into one city council and its population growth. The vision includes reducing emissions by 40% by 2040, having 90% renewable energy, and building 400,000 new homes. Realizing this vision will require transformational shifts in priorities around children, the environment, transportation, urban development, and Māori well-being. The document highlights examples of Auckland's green growth opportunities and strategies to lower its carbon emissions through transportation and energy initiatives.
The document discusses a case study of the South Bay Cities COG's efforts to promote sustainable mobility strategies through encouraging the use of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs). It provides an overview of their work demonstrating the use of NEVs as secondary vehicles for short, local trips typically less than 10 miles. The demonstration found that NEVs reduced gasoline consumption and emissions. Wider adoption of affordable electric vehicles like NEVs could provide economic, environmental, and social benefits for local communities. Barriers to NEV adoption include vehicle quality and price issues. Future initiatives are needed from multiple stakeholders to further develop the market.
Søren Hansen is a project director at Ramboll, an engineering consultancy, specializing in urban development strategies, master planning, and transportation planning. Ramboll has over 13,000 experts working across 35 countries. Hansen discusses Ramboll's work on smart, sustainable cities and liveable urban planning. He uses Copenhagen as a case study, highlighting projects like Nordhavn, a nominated "world's best masterplan," and Copenhagen's cloudburst management plan to mitigate flooding. Hansen emphasizes the importance of holistic, climate-responsive urban planning and public engagement to create highly liveable cities.
Tianjin Eco-City is a new city being developed in Tianjin, China as a model of sustainable development. It is a joint project between China and Singapore to apply concepts of green building, transportation, and planning. The goals are to reduce carbon emissions, encourage non-motorized transportation, and create a livable community on reclaimed former salt lands. Specific plans include developing mass transit systems, requiring green building standards that reduce energy use by 43%, and limiting per capita carbon emissions to less than half that of other Chinese cities. The hope is that Tianjin Eco-City can demonstrate how to plan new communities in China and around the world in a more environmentally friendly manner.
This is a presentation made at a Conference on "Making Hyderabad A Green and Livable City", on 31st December, 2015. It includes larger changes and broad areas of improvement.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation runs a scheme under which RWAs can adopt a public park on Private Public Partnership mode of Cost sharing.
This is a sample Agreement executed between an RWA and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
This document discusses various strategies for increasing urban greenery and sustainability. It recommends that at least 20% of urban greenery address food security through approaches like rooftop gardens, greenhouses, and demonstration farming. It promotes using drought-tolerant native plants in gardens to conserve water and provide habitat. Floating gardens and biochar compost bins are presented as innovative ways to garden with limited space. The biochar compost bin is described as an efficient and low-cost method to convert household waste into compost using biochar.
The document discusses a case study of the South Bay Cities COG's efforts to promote sustainable mobility strategies through encouraging the use of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs). It provides an overview of their work demonstrating the use of NEVs as secondary vehicles for short, local trips typically less than 10 miles. The demonstration found that NEVs reduced gasoline consumption and emissions. Wider adoption of affordable electric vehicles like NEVs could provide economic, environmental, and social benefits for local communities. Barriers to NEV adoption include vehicle quality and price issues. Future initiatives are needed from multiple stakeholders to further develop the market.
Søren Hansen is a project director at Ramboll, an engineering consultancy, specializing in urban development strategies, master planning, and transportation planning. Ramboll has over 13,000 experts working across 35 countries. Hansen discusses Ramboll's work on smart, sustainable cities and liveable urban planning. He uses Copenhagen as a case study, highlighting projects like Nordhavn, a nominated "world's best masterplan," and Copenhagen's cloudburst management plan to mitigate flooding. Hansen emphasizes the importance of holistic, climate-responsive urban planning and public engagement to create highly liveable cities.
Tianjin Eco-City is a new city being developed in Tianjin, China as a model of sustainable development. It is a joint project between China and Singapore to apply concepts of green building, transportation, and planning. The goals are to reduce carbon emissions, encourage non-motorized transportation, and create a livable community on reclaimed former salt lands. Specific plans include developing mass transit systems, requiring green building standards that reduce energy use by 43%, and limiting per capita carbon emissions to less than half that of other Chinese cities. The hope is that Tianjin Eco-City can demonstrate how to plan new communities in China and around the world in a more environmentally friendly manner.
This is a presentation made at a Conference on "Making Hyderabad A Green and Livable City", on 31st December, 2015. It includes larger changes and broad areas of improvement.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation runs a scheme under which RWAs can adopt a public park on Private Public Partnership mode of Cost sharing.
This is a sample Agreement executed between an RWA and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
This document discusses various strategies for increasing urban greenery and sustainability. It recommends that at least 20% of urban greenery address food security through approaches like rooftop gardens, greenhouses, and demonstration farming. It promotes using drought-tolerant native plants in gardens to conserve water and provide habitat. Floating gardens and biochar compost bins are presented as innovative ways to garden with limited space. The biochar compost bin is described as an efficient and low-cost method to convert household waste into compost using biochar.
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden located on the Baltic Sea. It has a population of 820,000 residents within an area of 209 square kilometers, 40% of which consists of parks and recreational areas. Public transportation in Stockholm is highly developed, with 90% of residents living within 300 meters of frequent service. The city also encourages biking and walking through extensive bike lanes and by being compactly designed across 14 islands. Stockholm has implemented various policies and initiatives to become one of the world's most sustainable cities, such as a congestion tax, clean vehicles, renewable energy powered public transit, and an innovative waste management system.
This document discusses the economic impacts of restored waterways in Great Britain based on lessons learned. It notes that over 5,000 km of Britain's waterways have been restored, creating public benefits like business development, tourism, and improved well-being. Case studies of restored canals in places like Droitwich and along the Kennet & Avon Canal demonstrate impacts like increased visits, business growth, jobs, and investment. The document advocates for clear restoration visions that capture community support and monitor impacts to realize wider economic and social benefits.
This document discusses urban planning strategies for increasing density in Melbourne, Australia in a sustainable way. It notes that Melbourne's population is projected to grow significantly by 2050 and that the status quo approach of urban sprawl will be very costly. It then outlines an alternative "7.5% city" strategy that could double Melbourne's population within existing boundaries through increasing density in established neighborhoods. Case studies and conceptual illustrations show how targeted infill and mixed-use development could achieve densities of 200-400+ people per hectare without losing neighborhood character. The document argues this approach would be more affordable, sustainable and livable than continued urban sprawl.
G. Do you think that the lifestyle of the inhabitants of your town or city reflects behaviour that is in line with the concept of sustainable development? In your opinion, what should be improved?
The document summarizes Stockholm's sustainable transportation and waste management systems. It discusses how Stockholm has reduced traffic congestion and emissions through a congestion tax, encouraging clean vehicles, and strong public transportation infrastructure powered by renewable energy like ethanol and biogas. It also outlines Stockholm's integrated waste handling system that converts most household waste to energy through waste-to-energy incineration and uses the excess heat for district heating over 70% of households. The city aims to further reduce waste and increase recycling and composting through prevention programs and strategic plans.
Copenhagen ranks highly in the European Green City Index for its overall environmental performance. It scores first in CO2 emissions from energy and buildings. The city aims to be carbon neutral by 2025 with initiatives like district heating systems and renewable energy targets. Copenhagen also ranks highly for its waste management, with over 50% of waste recycled. Its new waste-to-energy plant will treat 400,000 tons of waste annually and provide heat and electricity to many homes when completed in 2017. Copenhagen has strong bicycle infrastructure with over 40% of residents biking to work, and its metro system provides reliable public transportation.
The document summarizes some best practices for sustainable urban development in London, England. It discusses London's efforts to address climate change through building standards that reduce emissions. It also describes initiatives to improve transportation through a congestion charge, increase green spaces and biodiversity, ensure water quality, reduce waste sent to landfills, and develop long-term infrastructure planning. The city has implemented various policies and projects around land use, transportation, energy use, water management, and nature conservation to promote a more sustainable future.
The document summarizes some best practices for sustainable urban development in London, England. It discusses London's efforts to address climate change through building standards that reduce emissions. It also describes initiatives to improve transportation through a congestion charge, increase green spaces and biodiversity, ensure water quality, reduce waste sent to landfills, and develop long-term infrastructure planning. The city has implemented various policies and projects around land use, transportation, energy use, water management, and nature conservation to promote a more sustainable future.
The document summarizes some best practices for sustainable urban development in London, England. It discusses London's efforts to address climate change through building standards that reduce emissions. It also describes initiatives to improve transportation through a congestion charge, increase green spaces and biodiversity, ensure water quality, reduce waste sent to landfills, and develop long-term infrastructure planning. The city has implemented various policies and projects around land use, transportation, water, waste, and climate change to encourage sustainable development as the population grows.
The document provides information about Copenhagen, Denmark and its efforts towards becoming a more sustainable city. The 3 main points are:
1) Copenhagen aims to become the world's first carbon neutral capital by 2025 through initiatives like increasing renewable energy production, promoting green mobility like cycling, and improving energy efficiency.
2) The city has highly developed public transportation networks that are integrated and encourage multimodal transportation like bringing bikes on trains. Over 350km of bike lanes have been constructed.
3) Copenhagen has implemented various sustainability programs like district heating and cooling systems, increasing solar and wind power, and advancing its waste management system to focus more on recycling and less on incineration. The city promotes climate education and sharing of
Natural Resources Canada – Carbon Capture & Storage in Canada – Claude Gauvin...Global CCS Institute
Canada supports the development and use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to reconcile its economically important energy sector with climate change objectives. CCS could allow continued production and use of fossil fuels while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Canada is taking actions like funding demonstration projects, conducting research and development, developing regulatory frameworks, and engaging domestically and internationally to advance CCS. Significant public investments totaling billions of dollars have supported multiple CCS demonstration projects across various Canadian energy industries.
This document provides an overview and summary of the Auckland Plan, which is Auckland, New Zealand's long-term strategy for managing growth over the next 30 years. Some key points:
- Auckland is New Zealand's largest and fastest growing city, with a population of over 1.5 million people and expected to grow by 1 million more over the next 3 decades.
- The Auckland Plan was developed through extensive community engagement and aims to provide a shared vision and framework to guide Auckland's growth in a sustainable way.
- The plan focuses on key outcomes like a prosperous economy, quality housing and transport infrastructure to support growth. It is implemented through subordinate plans and budgets and progress is monitored over time.
-
Presentation by Marvin Benjamin at the Inspiring Change Gathering in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 November 2011. www.climatesmartcapetown.co.za/events/inspiring change
El 5 de juny de 2015, amb motiu del dia mundial del medi ambient, va tenir lloc el Simposi europeu sobre qualitat de l'aire, soroll i els seus efectes sobre la salut a les aglomeracions urbanes, un esdeveniment organitzat pel Departament de Territori i Sostenibilitat de la Generalitat de Catalunya, l'Institut de Salut Global de Barcelona (ISGlobal) i el Centre de Recerca en Epidemiologia Ambiental (CREAL), centre aliat ISGlobal.
Kwa dukuza second imbizo catch up presentation 5 january 2014 v1 (1)Shahid Solomon
The document discusses scenarios for low emission development in KwaDukuza to the year 2030. It begins with an overview of the scenarios process, which involves 5 phases from setting up the conversation to closure. It then discusses concepts around transition from past to present to future. Global and local transitions are examined, including projections for population growth and urbanization in Africa and South Africa. Key drivers for the national development plan by 2030 and for KwaDukuza's transition are outlined. Four scenarios for KwaDukuza in 2030 are proposed based on combinations of mindset and monitoring/regulation factors: House of Wealth, House of Poverty, House of Frustration, House of Conflict. The document concludes
The document discusses the progress Mongolia has made in recent years as well as opportunities and challenges for continued growth. It notes that Mongolia has seen increasing GDP per capita, education levels, and life expectancy. Infrastructure development has lagged rising exports but projects like rail, power plants, and roads are underway. While inflation and fiscal control remain issues, foreign investment and sovereign bonds can help fund needed infrastructure. The mining boom presents huge opportunities if Mongolia can effectively manage expectations and complete necessary economic development.
- Mongolia has experienced significant economic growth in recent years driven by mining exports, but faces challenges in building infrastructure to support continued growth.
- While human development indicators have improved and the government has invested in renewable energy and social programs, public opinion shows skepticism about foreign involvement in mining and pressure for the government to control more of the industry.
- The country needs substantial investment in power, transportation, and other infrastructure to develop its resources and economy fully, but must also manage public expectations and concerns about foreign influence. Issuing the country's first sovereign bond can help finance needed projects to support exports and development.
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) aims to conserve UK heritage, help more people experience and engage with heritage, and support learning about heritage. HLF provides funding to protect natural landscapes, historic buildings and sites, cultural traditions, and more. It has provided over £39 million to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Funding programs include Heritage Grants, Your Heritage, and Landscape Partnerships. Successful applications demonstrate community support, value for money, robust management, and sustainable long-term benefits.
Ecomobility built environment interventions yondela_05.10.15ICLEI
The document discusses building environment interventions for eco-mobility in Johannesburg, South Africa. It notes that only 0.3% of the metropolitan area matches high jobs and population density, yet this small area hosts one-third of the inhabitants and jobs. Unemployment, deprivation, and higher incomes are concentrated in different residential areas. The "Corridors of Freedom" project aims to transform Johannesburg's apartheid-era spatial form through transit-oriented development and corridor development to build a more socially and economically cohesive South Africa. The corridors focus on densification, connectivity, clustering social infrastructure, and enhancing environmental and heritage assets through spatial restructuring to address deprivation and connectivity issues.
Amanda ngabirano kampala-eco mobility dialogue sa 2015 finalICLEI
This document discusses sustainable mobility in Kampala, Uganda. It notes that while non-motorized transport like walking and cycling make up 60% of trips, the infrastructure does not adequately support these modes and makes them unsafe. A pilot project was started to create a non-motorized transport corridor but has faced delays in implementation. The document argues for a more integrated planning approach that focuses on user experience, promotes alternative modes like cycling, and creates a regional benchmark for sustainable mobility in Africa.
More Related Content
Similar to Creating the World’s Most Liveable City by 2040: Transition to Transformation-Walker
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden located on the Baltic Sea. It has a population of 820,000 residents within an area of 209 square kilometers, 40% of which consists of parks and recreational areas. Public transportation in Stockholm is highly developed, with 90% of residents living within 300 meters of frequent service. The city also encourages biking and walking through extensive bike lanes and by being compactly designed across 14 islands. Stockholm has implemented various policies and initiatives to become one of the world's most sustainable cities, such as a congestion tax, clean vehicles, renewable energy powered public transit, and an innovative waste management system.
This document discusses the economic impacts of restored waterways in Great Britain based on lessons learned. It notes that over 5,000 km of Britain's waterways have been restored, creating public benefits like business development, tourism, and improved well-being. Case studies of restored canals in places like Droitwich and along the Kennet & Avon Canal demonstrate impacts like increased visits, business growth, jobs, and investment. The document advocates for clear restoration visions that capture community support and monitor impacts to realize wider economic and social benefits.
This document discusses urban planning strategies for increasing density in Melbourne, Australia in a sustainable way. It notes that Melbourne's population is projected to grow significantly by 2050 and that the status quo approach of urban sprawl will be very costly. It then outlines an alternative "7.5% city" strategy that could double Melbourne's population within existing boundaries through increasing density in established neighborhoods. Case studies and conceptual illustrations show how targeted infill and mixed-use development could achieve densities of 200-400+ people per hectare without losing neighborhood character. The document argues this approach would be more affordable, sustainable and livable than continued urban sprawl.
G. Do you think that the lifestyle of the inhabitants of your town or city reflects behaviour that is in line with the concept of sustainable development? In your opinion, what should be improved?
The document summarizes Stockholm's sustainable transportation and waste management systems. It discusses how Stockholm has reduced traffic congestion and emissions through a congestion tax, encouraging clean vehicles, and strong public transportation infrastructure powered by renewable energy like ethanol and biogas. It also outlines Stockholm's integrated waste handling system that converts most household waste to energy through waste-to-energy incineration and uses the excess heat for district heating over 70% of households. The city aims to further reduce waste and increase recycling and composting through prevention programs and strategic plans.
Copenhagen ranks highly in the European Green City Index for its overall environmental performance. It scores first in CO2 emissions from energy and buildings. The city aims to be carbon neutral by 2025 with initiatives like district heating systems and renewable energy targets. Copenhagen also ranks highly for its waste management, with over 50% of waste recycled. Its new waste-to-energy plant will treat 400,000 tons of waste annually and provide heat and electricity to many homes when completed in 2017. Copenhagen has strong bicycle infrastructure with over 40% of residents biking to work, and its metro system provides reliable public transportation.
The document summarizes some best practices for sustainable urban development in London, England. It discusses London's efforts to address climate change through building standards that reduce emissions. It also describes initiatives to improve transportation through a congestion charge, increase green spaces and biodiversity, ensure water quality, reduce waste sent to landfills, and develop long-term infrastructure planning. The city has implemented various policies and projects around land use, transportation, energy use, water management, and nature conservation to promote a more sustainable future.
The document summarizes some best practices for sustainable urban development in London, England. It discusses London's efforts to address climate change through building standards that reduce emissions. It also describes initiatives to improve transportation through a congestion charge, increase green spaces and biodiversity, ensure water quality, reduce waste sent to landfills, and develop long-term infrastructure planning. The city has implemented various policies and projects around land use, transportation, energy use, water management, and nature conservation to promote a more sustainable future.
The document summarizes some best practices for sustainable urban development in London, England. It discusses London's efforts to address climate change through building standards that reduce emissions. It also describes initiatives to improve transportation through a congestion charge, increase green spaces and biodiversity, ensure water quality, reduce waste sent to landfills, and develop long-term infrastructure planning. The city has implemented various policies and projects around land use, transportation, water, waste, and climate change to encourage sustainable development as the population grows.
The document provides information about Copenhagen, Denmark and its efforts towards becoming a more sustainable city. The 3 main points are:
1) Copenhagen aims to become the world's first carbon neutral capital by 2025 through initiatives like increasing renewable energy production, promoting green mobility like cycling, and improving energy efficiency.
2) The city has highly developed public transportation networks that are integrated and encourage multimodal transportation like bringing bikes on trains. Over 350km of bike lanes have been constructed.
3) Copenhagen has implemented various sustainability programs like district heating and cooling systems, increasing solar and wind power, and advancing its waste management system to focus more on recycling and less on incineration. The city promotes climate education and sharing of
Natural Resources Canada – Carbon Capture & Storage in Canada – Claude Gauvin...Global CCS Institute
Canada supports the development and use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to reconcile its economically important energy sector with climate change objectives. CCS could allow continued production and use of fossil fuels while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Canada is taking actions like funding demonstration projects, conducting research and development, developing regulatory frameworks, and engaging domestically and internationally to advance CCS. Significant public investments totaling billions of dollars have supported multiple CCS demonstration projects across various Canadian energy industries.
This document provides an overview and summary of the Auckland Plan, which is Auckland, New Zealand's long-term strategy for managing growth over the next 30 years. Some key points:
- Auckland is New Zealand's largest and fastest growing city, with a population of over 1.5 million people and expected to grow by 1 million more over the next 3 decades.
- The Auckland Plan was developed through extensive community engagement and aims to provide a shared vision and framework to guide Auckland's growth in a sustainable way.
- The plan focuses on key outcomes like a prosperous economy, quality housing and transport infrastructure to support growth. It is implemented through subordinate plans and budgets and progress is monitored over time.
-
Presentation by Marvin Benjamin at the Inspiring Change Gathering in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 November 2011. www.climatesmartcapetown.co.za/events/inspiring change
El 5 de juny de 2015, amb motiu del dia mundial del medi ambient, va tenir lloc el Simposi europeu sobre qualitat de l'aire, soroll i els seus efectes sobre la salut a les aglomeracions urbanes, un esdeveniment organitzat pel Departament de Territori i Sostenibilitat de la Generalitat de Catalunya, l'Institut de Salut Global de Barcelona (ISGlobal) i el Centre de Recerca en Epidemiologia Ambiental (CREAL), centre aliat ISGlobal.
Kwa dukuza second imbizo catch up presentation 5 january 2014 v1 (1)Shahid Solomon
The document discusses scenarios for low emission development in KwaDukuza to the year 2030. It begins with an overview of the scenarios process, which involves 5 phases from setting up the conversation to closure. It then discusses concepts around transition from past to present to future. Global and local transitions are examined, including projections for population growth and urbanization in Africa and South Africa. Key drivers for the national development plan by 2030 and for KwaDukuza's transition are outlined. Four scenarios for KwaDukuza in 2030 are proposed based on combinations of mindset and monitoring/regulation factors: House of Wealth, House of Poverty, House of Frustration, House of Conflict. The document concludes
The document discusses the progress Mongolia has made in recent years as well as opportunities and challenges for continued growth. It notes that Mongolia has seen increasing GDP per capita, education levels, and life expectancy. Infrastructure development has lagged rising exports but projects like rail, power plants, and roads are underway. While inflation and fiscal control remain issues, foreign investment and sovereign bonds can help fund needed infrastructure. The mining boom presents huge opportunities if Mongolia can effectively manage expectations and complete necessary economic development.
- Mongolia has experienced significant economic growth in recent years driven by mining exports, but faces challenges in building infrastructure to support continued growth.
- While human development indicators have improved and the government has invested in renewable energy and social programs, public opinion shows skepticism about foreign involvement in mining and pressure for the government to control more of the industry.
- The country needs substantial investment in power, transportation, and other infrastructure to develop its resources and economy fully, but must also manage public expectations and concerns about foreign influence. Issuing the country's first sovereign bond can help finance needed projects to support exports and development.
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) aims to conserve UK heritage, help more people experience and engage with heritage, and support learning about heritage. HLF provides funding to protect natural landscapes, historic buildings and sites, cultural traditions, and more. It has provided over £39 million to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Funding programs include Heritage Grants, Your Heritage, and Landscape Partnerships. Successful applications demonstrate community support, value for money, robust management, and sustainable long-term benefits.
Ecomobility built environment interventions yondela_05.10.15ICLEI
The document discusses building environment interventions for eco-mobility in Johannesburg, South Africa. It notes that only 0.3% of the metropolitan area matches high jobs and population density, yet this small area hosts one-third of the inhabitants and jobs. Unemployment, deprivation, and higher incomes are concentrated in different residential areas. The "Corridors of Freedom" project aims to transform Johannesburg's apartheid-era spatial form through transit-oriented development and corridor development to build a more socially and economically cohesive South Africa. The corridors focus on densification, connectivity, clustering social infrastructure, and enhancing environmental and heritage assets through spatial restructuring to address deprivation and connectivity issues.
Amanda ngabirano kampala-eco mobility dialogue sa 2015 finalICLEI
This document discusses sustainable mobility in Kampala, Uganda. It notes that while non-motorized transport like walking and cycling make up 60% of trips, the infrastructure does not adequately support these modes and makes them unsafe. A pilot project was started to create a non-motorized transport corridor but has faced delays in implementation. The document argues for a more integrated planning approach that focuses on user experience, promotes alternative modes like cycling, and creates a regional benchmark for sustainable mobility in Africa.
The document discusses the need to change urban transportation strategies away from prioritizing private car use due to issues like congestion, poor air quality, and climate change. It recommends aiming for integrated public transportation, efficient highway use, increased walking and cycling, and liveable cities. Policy can deliver this change through integrated transportation and spatial development strategies, congestion charging, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, freight policies, and public transportation subsidies. Good examples are seen in cities like Copenhagen, London, Shanghai, and Seoul that have reallocated road space and prioritized sustainable modes of transportation.
Low-carbon transport measures like improving public transit, shifting trips to more efficient modes, and advancing vehicle technologies can reduce transport energy use by 40-50% according to the IEA. An integrated approach to avoiding, shifting, and improving transport generates synergies between climate change mitigation and sustainable development through benefits like improved access, air quality, and economic savings. Case studies demonstrate how policies supporting public transit, biking, congestion pricing, and efficient vehicles in cities like Bogota and Singapore achieved emissions reductions while enhancing livability.
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation on transport and climate change given at the EcoMobility World Festival. It discusses how transport sector emissions are projected to increase significantly by 2050 according to current trajectories and the need for the sector to reduce emissions by 40% from 2015 levels to be aligned with a 2-degree climate scenario. It also summarizes strategies and commitments countries and cities have made regarding sustainable transport and emissions reductions in their climate pledges and action plans, including increasing public transport, electrification, and promoting shifts to modes like biking and walking. The document concludes with recommendations that COP21 and subsequent climate agreements focus on supporting urban transport mitigation efforts through financing, technology transfer, and leveraging existing
The SOLUTIONS project aims to foster knowledge exchange and boost the uptake of innovative sustainable urban mobility solutions between cities in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Mediterranean region. It is funded by the European Commission and involves 27 partners from 18 countries. The project involves stocktaking of successful mobility solutions, assessing their potential for transfer to other regions, and implementing feasibility studies to promote adoption in "take-up" cities paired with "leading" cities. It also coordinates knowledge sharing events, development of guidance, and recommendations to the European Commission.
This document discusses strategies for shifting urban bus fleets to soot-free engines. It notes that diesel engines produce over 80% of transportation particulate matter and details the health and climate impacts of black carbon from diesel engines. The solution presented is implementing soot-free bus fleets in 20 target cities through commitments from city officials, implementation support, industry partnerships, and data monitoring. Benefits include avoiding thousands of early deaths, reducing cancer risk, and equivalent climate impact reductions compared to reducing diesel activity. The key takeaway is that fuel and technology solutions exist to nearly eliminate diesel soot from urban bus fleets, providing cities significant health and environmental benefits.
The document discusses sustainable urban transport and improving quality of life in cities. It notes that rapid motorization has negatively impacted cities economically, environmentally, and socially. The main problems are listed as energy consumption, emissions, safety issues, congestion, and social exclusion. Solutions proposed include improving transport efficiency, shifting modes to public transit and non-motorized options like walking and cycling, and reducing or avoiding travel. Examples given of successful cities emphasize high quality public transit integrated with land use planning and policies supporting alternatives to private vehicles.
This document discusses the importance of prioritizing non-motorized transport such as walking and cycling for efficient cities. It notes that pedestrians need space, safety, priority, accessibility, comfort, and to enjoy their experience. Cyclists similarly need connected routes, direct paths, safety on routes and at intersections, comfort, and attractive infrastructure. It concludes that walking and cycling will only increase when they are prioritized over motor vehicles.
The German Partnership for Sustainable Mobility is a network that promotes sustainable and innovative mobility solutions from Germany. It represents solutions that are sustainable, proven, resource-efficient and flexible for all domains of mobility and logistics. The partnership is a guide for sustainable mobility and green logistics knowledge and expertise from Germany, and offers access to knowledge, experts, and networking events on these topics. It has over 100 partners that contribute to its diversity of perspectives and strengths.
This document summarizes different approaches to parking policy internationally. It discusses the conventional suburban approach common in mainstream USA, a parking management approach seen in Europe, and a market-oriented approach exemplified by Japan and the ideas of Donald Shoup. For Parkburg, it considers what policies might be adopted taking a parking management mindset looking to Europe for ideas, or a market-oriented mindset looking to Japan and Shoup's work. Key policies discussed include parking pricing, restrictions on supply, prioritizing user groups, reforming parking norms, and occupancy-based pricing for on-street parking.
This document discusses parking management strategies from an international perspective. It begins by outlining the challenges of parking, including increased emissions and traffic from vehicles searching for parking. Effective strategies discussed include pricing parking appropriately, limiting parking supply, and promoting alternative transportation options like public transit, walking and cycling. The document then provides examples of best practices in parking management from cities like Munich, Graz, Zurich, and San Francisco, which have used approaches like parking zones, guidance systems, and demand-based pricing to shift behaviors and reduce car use.
The document discusses economic instruments for sustainable urban transport, specifically fuel taxation. It notes a gap between local transport needs and available financing. Major actors in transport financing are identified as citizens, donors, city administrations, national governments, and the private sector. Fuel taxes and surcharges are discussed as a way to both generate revenue for transport systems and reduce car usage. The document provides examples of fuel taxes and surcharges in Colombia and discusses principles of fuel pricing policies.
Public transport systems can be improved by focusing on customer needs rather than technology or existing operators. The most effective systems prioritize public transport, integrate different modes, and plan frequent services on a full network. While metro and heavy rail require large subsidies, bus rapid transit (BRT) provides high capacity at a fraction of the cost, constructing over 400km of BRT for the price of 7km of subway. BRT is also faster to implement, requiring under 18 months compared to over 5 years for metros.
Transport demand management (TDM) can play an important role in urban development by reducing traffic congestion, environmental impacts, and generating revenue for improved public transport. TDM emphasizes shifting people and goods to more sustainable modes of transport like public transit and non-motorized options. It aims to reduce traffic volumes through pricing mechanisms, infrastructure changes, and promoting alternative transportation options. Successful TDM requires an integrated approach combining various supply- and demand-side strategies tailored to each city's specific challenges and opportunities.
SOOT-FREE URBAN BUS FLEETS IN IN AFRICA – OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGESICLEI
SOOT-FREE URBAN BUS FLEETS IN IN AFRICA – OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
5 October 2015
Achieving Clean Bus Fleets: International Seminar
Ecomobility Festival, Johannesburg
Soot free urban bus fleets in lagos - opportunities and challengesICLEI
Lagos, Nigeria faces significant transportation and environmental challenges due to its large population and limited infrastructure. Vehicular traffic contributes greatly to air pollution and CO2 emissions in the city. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has developed a Strategic Transportation Master Plan to address these issues by expanding mass transit systems like bus rapid transit and implementing more sustainable fuels like compressed natural gas. However, converting bus fleets to CNG faces barriers of high upfront conversion costs, lack of fueling infrastructure, and need for stronger government policy support to accelerate adoption of CNG transportation in Nigeria.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Ray Minjares on achieving clean bus fleets through eliminating diesel soot. It discusses the health and climate impacts of diesel particulate matter (PM) and black carbon, which are significant contributors to air pollution and global warming. Cost-effective strategies exist to nearly eliminate diesel soot through upgraded fuels and adding particulate filters to vehicles. The CCAC Soot-Free Urban Bus Fleets Project aims to help 20 cities shift their bus fleets to soot-free engines through technical support, commitments to procurement changes, and industry partnerships. Cities that implement cleaner fleets can realize substantial benefits to health and the climate.
This document summarizes Metrobus's current fleet, which includes 307 Mercedes Benz buses that are 30 years old. 30 Euro-2 buses were converted from diesel to run on both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG). Metrobus procured 150 new Euro-5 buses that will be converted to also run on diesel and CNG using a trailer compressor and CNG storage. The benefits of these conversions include using cheaper and cleaner fuels that produce less emissions and extend engine life. Metrobus's plans for the future include further conversions to dual-fuel, retiring the oldest buses, and investigating dedicated CNG buses.
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
Salesforce Integration for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions A...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on integration of Salesforce with Bonterra Impact Management.
Interested in deploying an integration with Salesforce for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
leewayhertz.com-AI in predictive maintenance Use cases technologies benefits ...alexjohnson7307
Predictive maintenance is a proactive approach that anticipates equipment failures before they happen. At the forefront of this innovative strategy is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which brings unprecedented precision and efficiency. AI in predictive maintenance is transforming industries by reducing downtime, minimizing costs, and enhancing productivity.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
This presentation provides valuable insights into effective cost-saving techniques on AWS. Learn how to optimize your AWS resources by rightsizing, increasing elasticity, picking the right storage class, and choosing the best pricing model. Additionally, discover essential governance mechanisms to ensure continuous cost efficiency. Whether you are new to AWS or an experienced user, this presentation provides clear and practical tips to help you reduce your cloud costs and get the most out of your budget.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Nunit vs XUnit vs MSTest Differences Between These Unit Testing Frameworks.pdfflufftailshop
When it comes to unit testing in the .NET ecosystem, developers have a wide range of options available. Among the most popular choices are NUnit, XUnit, and MSTest. These unit testing frameworks provide essential tools and features to help ensure the quality and reliability of code. However, understanding the differences between these frameworks is crucial for selecting the most suitable one for your projects.
Deep Dive: Getting Funded with Jason Jason Lemkin Founder & CEO @ SaaStr
Creating the World’s Most Liveable City by 2040: Transition to Transformation-Walker
1. Creating the World’s most
liveable city by 2040
Transition to Transformation
Councillor Wayne Walker
Chair – Environment and Sustainability
20 June 2012
2. Content
• Message from the Mayor
• About Auckland
• Transition to transformation
• Our vision – to be the world’s most liveable
city
• Delivering on our vision
• Questions and discussion
3.
4. Auckland Now
• Population 1.5million (1.4m in
urban areas – as highlighted)
• Land area 4,894 sq. km
• 70% of land is rural
• 70% of area is coastal water
• 36% New Zealand’s GDP
• A Pacific City
• 180 ethnicities
• 3rd most liveable city in the
world (Mercer survey 2011)
6. Auckland in 2040
• 1 million more people
• Quality compact city
• Emissions reduced by 40%
(based on 1990 levels)
• 90% renewables
• Green economy - average
GDP growth 5% p.a.
• 400,000 more houses
7. Auckland’s Transition to Transformation
• Auckland - a case study in
transformational change at
speed.
• 8 councils become 1
• Largest council
amalgamation in southern
hemisphere
• Rugby World Cup in 2011
• Unprecedented opportunity
14. What is the Auckland Plan?
• A 30 year development
strategy:
– Key enablers/shapers
– High level spatial
strategy
– 13 strategic directions
15. Transformational Shifts
• Children and young people first
• Environmental action/ green growth
• Outstanding public transport/ one network
• Quality urban living
• High living standards for all/ focus on most
in need
• Lift Maori (indigenous) well-being
24. Brings opportunities for our economy, environment &
liveability
“…a possible nz$150 billion high-value, low-carbon export
economy for New Zealand by 2025”
(New Zealand Trade Enterprise, 2009)
25. Greenhouse gas emissions profile
• Transport and electricity account for two thirds of
Auckland’s greenhouse gas emissions
26. Greenhouse gas emissions
(Trends and projections)
• Emissions projected to rise by 39% by 2031(Business as usual)
• Other scenarios indicate a rise of up to 46% by 2025
(Taking into account fuel and carbon prices)
• Key drivers - transport and energy
28. The way forward
• Auckland Energy and Climate
change mitigation strategy (by end
2012)
• A call to action
• A strategy for Auckland, rather than
an Auckland Council strategy
• Collaborative in development and
delivery
• Stakeholder-driven
• Clear governance structure
47. Big wins: Economy,
visitors & transport
• NZ$512m net additional spend
• Public transport – ~744,377
to/from games
• Games – ~750,000 fans at stadia
• ~107,000 arrivals to Auckland for
Tournament (80% of all RWC
2011 arrivals to NZ)
– 28% increase on same period last
year
• Total visitors to NZ for the event
~133,200 (forecast ~95,000)
53. For More Information
www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz
sustainability@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
paul.chambers@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
robert.perry@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
wayne.walker@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Discussion & Questions
Editor's Notes
Greeting
Auckland has undergone massive transition over the last two years We are embarking on an exciting journey and we’d like to share that with you. Since its inception on 1 November 2010, the Auckland Council has provided a new model of local government in New Zealand enabled by the largest amalgamation of local government in Australasia. It gives Auckland unprecedented opportunity to plan an integrated sustainable future, and to be the world’s most liveable city. Auckland is a case study in transformational change at speed. This session outlines the Auckland Plan which sets the long-term strategic direction for Auckland growth, development and social, environmental, economic and cultural well-being. Focus will be on three transformational areas: Auckland’s low carbon development through green growth City centre master planning Auckland Council’s leadership and building legacy opportunities through Rugby World Cup 2011 Sport, art, culture, pride and New Zealand’s clean green brand have been successfully used to engage and generate community support; to inspire passion among Aucklanders for a sustainable city. The ‘how’ of what we do is critical to success.
Click on screen to play video
Introduce Auckland Auckland has a critical role to play in New Zealand’s low carbon economic future. It is the largest region in New Zealand. It is home to one-third of the national population and is predicted to have 60 per cent of New Zealand’s population growth over the next thirty years. This growth, provided it is managed effectively, offers significant opportunities. But What makes Auckland special?
Auckland’s climate, geographical, cultural and historical character are unique. It offers: a city with islands and a varied marine environment a green rural land mass in easy reach of the city a temperate climate in a southerly location the heritage of tangata whenua Comparatively young- aging but still relatively high proportion young people a diverse city of immigrants with multiple homelands and cultural endowments the central hub for the South Pacific islands an English-speaking, multi-lingual society set in the Asia Pacific region a highly educated, innovative, creative, and ingenious population It is this blend that makes Auckland distinctive.
Auckland is a case study in transformational change at speed. In 2009 the Royal Commission on Governance in Auckland recommended that a single council for Auckland be established to address its fragmented governance and poor community engagement, which had contributed to Auckland’s underperformance. Since its inception on 1 November 2010, the Auckland Council has provided a new model of local government in New Zealand. The Council consists of the governing body (Mayor and 20 Councillors) and 21 local boards, which represent the interests of local communities. All at a time when we were hosting RWC 2011 the 3 rd largest global sporting event – behind the Olympics and FIFA world cup. I’ll come back to RWC later and its pivotal role in trnasformation This governance structure strengthens Auckland-wide leadership and provides effective local democracy. Having a single council has given Auckland an unprecedented opportunity to plan for its future in an integrated way, and to bring together actions for better transport, environmental protection, improved land uses, housing growth, and economic development in one plan, and with one authority responsible for their co-ordination. The Auckland Plan sets the long-term strategic direction for Auckland.
The Auckland Plan is the strategy to make Auckland an even better place than it is now, and create the world’s most liveable city. The Auckland Plan describes the kind of place Aucklanders have told us they want, and outlines what is needed to achieve it. It shows how we will prepare for the additional one million people we may have to accommodate by 2040, and the 400,000 new homes needed. To achieve this purpose, the Auckland Plan: sets a strategic direction for Auckland and its communities that integrates social, economic, environmental, and cultural objectives outlines a high-level development strategy to give direction and enable coherent, co-ordinated decision-making by Auckland Council and other parties identifies the existing and future location of residential, business, rural production and industrial activities, critical infrastructure facilities (such as transport, water supply, wastewater and stormwater disposal), other network utilities, open space, and social infrastructure identifies nationally and regionally important recreational and open space areas, ecological areas that should be protected from development, environmental constraints on development, and landscapes and areas of historic heritage value identifies the policies, priorities, land allocations, programmes and investments to implement the strategic direction.
The six transformational shifts really provide the underlying basis for change
City Centre Masterplan is due to be adopted by Auckland Council at a meeting of the Governance Body on the 28 th June. It is intended to be a prospectus for how the city centre can transform over the next 20 years as one of two big ideas for the city region identified in the Auckland Plan. Auckland’s city centre is the economic and cultural hub of the region. Everything we do in the city centre recognises its place in the region as a whole. The masterplan considers three interdependent areas: the central business district (CBD) or Engine Room, the city centre and the city fringe. Below are the city centre’s main opportunities 1. A fantastic natural setting 2. A wonderful waterfront with an active harbour 3. A characteristic topography 4. A strong sense of place, heritage and character 5. A highly accessible place 6. A Māori identity and emerging economy 7. More people living in the city centre city is now home to more than 24,000 people. This number is expected to rise to more than 45,000 by 2032. 8. A university city About 60,000 students 9. The city centre as workplace and tourist destination every working day about 90,000 people come to work in the city centre. Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand and each year over two million visitors arrive in Auckland by air or cruise ship. Challenges – the city centre’s main constraints The city centre faces a number of challenges that this masterplan seeks to address. 1. Planning for growth The lack of affordable unit-titled, owner-occupied housing opportunities The retail sector is underperforming in relative terms. Most workers and students leave the city centre after office hours, which reduces night-time economic activity. 2. Poorly connected to surrounding urban villages The topography, motorway network and harbour limit pedestrian and cycling connections 3. A disconnected waterfront 4. A transport network under strain The City Rail Link, along with other public transport measures, is required to relieve these pressures. 5. An incomplete pedestrian and open space network 6. Destinations too few and far between 7. Loss of our heritage 8. Social infrastructure requirements 9. The city centre’s regional relevance 10. Environmental Sustainability
The 20 year vision for transformation of the city centre as the ‘engine room’ of the Auckland economic powerhouse is centred around the City Rail Link. The cost of realising the vision (including CRL, additional harbour crossing, waterfront plan) will be $10billion. $130m of council funding has been allocated to delivering the projects in the masterplan (excluding CRL)
Eight moves to transform the city centre: Uniting the waterfront with the city centre Connecting the western edge of the city CBD and retail district – the Engine Room Nurturing an innovation and learning cradle Growth around the City Rail Link – new PT stations & development opportunities Connecting Victoria Park, Albert Park and the Auckland Domain with the waterfront as part of a blue-green network – the Green Link Connecting the city and the fringe Revitalising the waterfront
One of the first project to be funded will see Quay Street, where city centre meets waterfront, transformed as a landmark boulevard.
Mistakes of the past will be cleared with latent development opportunities realised.
Streets throughout the city centre will be redefined as pedestrian first spaces with for example Victoria Street transformed as a green link between two of city centres two premier parks.
The motorway network or concrete collar that encircles the city centre will be bridged to promote better connectivity to the residential hinterland
Auckland Plan lays the foundation for Auckland’s low carbon, energy resilient transformation through a focus on green growth. This includes a bold target to reduce Auckland’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2040. This transformation brings many opportunities for our economy, our environment and overall liveability. To achieve this transformation, Auckland council is working with partners and key stakeholders to develop an low carbon Strategy. The strategy will set out a clear roadmap for action. It is a strategy for Auckland, rather than an Auckland Council strategy and its development and implementation will be collaborative and transformational. Transforming Auckland to a sustainable, low carbon, energy resilient future brings significant benefits and opportunities for our economy, and for the enhancement of our environment and our overall liveability.
There are many good reasons to strive towards a low-carbon economy. The low-carbon market is the fastest- growing globally, estimated to be worth £4.3 trillion by 2015. NZTE notes that a clean (low-carbon) economy could result in a $150 billion high-value, low-carbon export economy for New Zealand by 2025. Transforming Auckland to a sustainable, low carbon, energy resilient future brings significant benefits and opportunities for our economy, and for the enhancement of our environment and our overall liveability. This could mean: New economic opportunities through advanced technologies and innovation. More profitable businesses through increased productivity and competitiveness Auckland’s enhanced profile and reputation as a key export and tourism hub. More warm, dry and energy efficient homes heated adequately by affordable energy Improved air quality, avoiding ill-health and lost productivity, and reduced cost in public spending on health-related issues. An energy efficient transport system with greater choice, greater diversity of fuels and alternative energy technologies. Development and efficient use of diverse energy resources - including renewables. Greater access to secure and affordable energy supplies; Greater resilience to resource scarcity, disruptions to supplies and fluctuating prices (including oil price shocks). Such transformations also bring challenges, including the need for investment from both the public and private sectors. There are opportunities to use existing funding and to reprioritise existing expenditure. Preliminary analysis suggests that long-term benefits will outweigh costs. Also the sooner we start making the transition, the more manageable will be the economic and social adjustments that will be required. Finding the right balance between short-term costs and long-term benefits will be addressed in developing the energy and climate change mitigation strategy.
Auckland’s two largest sources of emissions are transport and stationery, - account for approximately two thirds of our total emissions. For the rest of NZ, emissions from agriculture and energy dominate, and transport accounts for only 20% of emissions. Auckland’s emissions profile is relatively unique internationally, particularly when compared to other similar-sized cities in Australia and North America. This is partly due to New Zealand’s large renewable electricity base, and the high levels of private motor vehicle usage in Auckland. 77% of NZ energy is renewable Auckland accounts for approximately 14 per cent of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The city’s 2009 total gross GHG emissions were 16.4 per cent higher than at 1990, and based on business as usual models are projected to rise another upto 46 per cent by 2025. What does a 40% reduction look like? And how do we get there?
What does a 40% reduction look like? And how do we get there?
Pursuing a low carbon future will require major changes in terms of Auckland’s land use patterns and urban development, the development of sustainable transport options, structural change in sectors of the economy, as well as widespread behavioural change. The development of the strategy and action plan will identify and evaluate policy options to reach the reduction target. This process will be informed by an analysis of costs and benefits from which a prioritised set of short-, medium- and long-term projects and corresponding targets will be developed. Particular areas of focus will include: PT, TDM, alternative fuels, EV technologies and fuel-efficient vehicles pricing mechanisms (e.g. the NZ ETS, parking charges and road pricing) integrated land-use and transport patterns Renewables, DG, diversification (location, type and scale) of energy energy efficiency and conservation sustainable, energy-efficient buildings (e.g. residential, commercial building standards, retrofits), Eco-cities and low-emission precincts Agriculture, local food production forestry and green infrastructure (e.g. green roofs, urban allotments), carbon sequestration Council leading by example in its own operations and services as a catalyst for change behavioural change, education and awareness.
Auckland Council is committed to working with its partners and key stakeholders to identify the most appropriate ways to harness these opportunities by developing an energy and climate change mitigation strategy for Auckland. We have released a discussion document - ‘Powering Auckland’s low carbon transformation’ to seek feedback on a range of issues. It is a strategy for Auckland, rather than an Auckland Council strategy and its development and implementation will be collaborative and transformational.
GHG reduction to 40% of 1990 levels This is for the region we are leading by example internally, We using a wide range of technology and programmes to do this. We pull it together – this is the ecowheel – shows what we are doing. It gets darker as we have done more. Put the frame around the eco wheel to turn it into the ecoportal Zoom into three examples.
GHG reduction to 40% of 1990 levels This is for the region we are leading by example internally, We using a wide range of technology and programmes to do this. We pull it together – this is the ecowheel – shows what we are doing. It gets darker as we have done more. Put the frame around the eco wheel to turn it into the ecoportal Zoom into three examples.
During a time of transition Auckland hosted the 3 rd largest sporting event in the world To a global audience of 75-100 million
Our vision was simple....
We had five legacy goals
‘ Major events should be key drivers of economic growth and RWC 2011 certainly delivered for Auckland’ – Len Brown (Mayor of Auckland) Delivered under budget (budget nz$89.96m expenditure nz$89.69m (2009-2011)) Instrumental in fostering economic growth and leveraging legacy Provided an economic injection of nz$512m net additional spend Estimated value of deals in the pipeline from RWC 2011 – nz$150m Created more than 14,000 year long jobs Raised the benchmark for public transport in Auckland - Public transport –more than 550,000 to and from matches Number of fans travelling to and from RWC 2011 matches – 744,377 Public transport patronage: 60% for pool matches 75% for the knock out phase Public transport system – utlilised by 72.8% of Eden Park fans Opening Night –200,000 celebrated across the waterfront • Queens Wharf –more than 1 million visitors • Fanzones –almost 100,000 at Albany, Henderson and MangereFinals Night –more than 100,000 celebrated in the CBD and on thewaterfront Volunteer programme 2500 Aucklanders volunteered and donated 150,000 hours of their time Volunteer database of 2500 can now be used for future events 92% of international visitors would recommend Auckland as a destination 750,000 fans attended 15 matches in Auckland 150,000 visitors on opening night Queens Wharf attracted 1.06m visitors RWC 2011 has raised the benchmark for public transport in Auckland Number of fans travelling to and from RWC 2011 matches – 744,377 Public transport patronage: 60% for pool matches 75% for the knock out phase Public transport system – utlilised by 72.8% of Eden Park fans
Fan trail – Born as a small part of the transport plan for getting people to and from the Waterfront 120,000 people walked a 4.5km fan trail, linking Auckland’s waterfront to Eden Park stadium Target was 33,000 (42,000 on final night)
Auckland surpassed its visitor expectations. During September and October there was a 28 per cent increase on the same period last year • 107,000 arrivals to Auckland for the Tournament –80 per cent of all RWC 2011 arrivals to NZ • The total number of visitors who came to NZ for the event = 133,200 against a forecast of 95,000 from July –October Fanzones –almost 100,000 at three sites Trialled biodiesel generators Finals Night –more than 100,000 celebrated in the CBD and on the waterfront
Improvements to CBD and waterfront Clockwise Queens wharf Eden Park redevelopment New waterfront precinct New Events Centre Plus CBD streetscape upgrades (including shared space) Training venue upgrades All suppliers tendering for business subject to sustainable procurement toolkit A green roadmap for business as a legacy resource not a compliance tool 234 tonnes of waste recycled 42% of all recycling at RWC 2011 venues nationwide. 730,159kWh of energy savings at three stadiums (upto 14% reductions in energy use) Energy audits/ improvement programmes