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The Sustainable CityGlen Bickers, Seong Cheah, Cho Chua, Aimi Roslan, Rob Williams

The Sustainable City : Bristol

Case Study: Bristol

Green Capitol 2008Peak Oil ReportEffected SectorsTransportEducationEnabling

Transferability: Plymouth

Public TransportWater WaysCycling & WalkingSustainable SchoolsCreate CentrePrecedent BuildingsVoluntary SectorSmall BuildingsThe Architect

Why Bristol ?

- Forum For the Future Green Capitol 2008

- 2nd Place in 2009

- 4th Place in 2010

- Highest Score for Quality of Life

- Low Unemployment Levels

- Highly Skilled Population

- Improving School Standards

- Highly influenced by other Sustainable Cities(EG. Trondheim, Stockholm, Copenhagen & Hamburg)

More Info: www.forumforthefuture.org


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Why is Bristol Tackling Peak Oil?

- Global Oil Crunch Likely Within a Decade

- Peak Oil Review Comprised in 2008

- Responsibility as Green Capitol

- Bristol’s Infrastructure Relies on Cheap Oil

- Disruption to Petrol & Diesel Supply

- Plastics, Medicines & Fabrics Disrupted

-Current Alternatives Are Not Scalable

More Info: www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Environment-Planning/sustainability/file-storage-items/peak-oil-report.en


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Which Sectors will be effected in Bristol?

- Social Cohesion

- Emergency Planning

- Food

- Transport & Accessibility

- Healthcare

- Public Services

- Key Economic Sectors

- Power & Utilities

More Info: www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Environment-Planning/sustainability/file-storage-items/peak-oil-report.en

Existing Technologies


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- Rapid Transit Routes & Free Bus Scheme

- Increasing Bus Accessibility (Providing Stops Within 300m of All Homes)

- Smart Card Schemes For Public Transport(Similar to London’s Oyster Card System)

- Encouraging Cycling To All Ages- Cycle Training- New Cycle Paths- ‘Hour Bike’ Flexible Bike Hire- Bike Security Schemes- Community Grants

- Electric Vehicles- 25,000 Charging Points

- Waterways Utilised by Water Taxis & Ferries

- Ships in Ports Offered Discounts for Green Efforts

- Introduction of 1000 New Gas Powered Taxis

Hour Bike Outlet

Pedestrian Ferry Boat


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- Educating the public in how to be sustainable

- Create Centre - Sustainable Bus Tour- Eco Home

-Carbon Smart City By 2020(Using Carbon Smarts Programme as a Framework)

- ‘Carbon Smarts’ Programme- Eat smart – grow own/ buy local- Build smart- sustainable buildings- Live smart – living near work create communities- Energy smart – solar panels- Travel smart – foot, bike, train and bus.

-Promoting Green Building Through Sustainable Public Developments(Council Buildings, Schools Libraries Etc.)

Carbon Smarts Exhibition

Eco Home


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- Empower People and Foster Participation and Inter Generational Equality

- Recognise and Build on the Characteristics of Cities Including their Human, Cultural, Historic and Natural Systems

- Expand and Enable Cooperative Networks to Work Towards a Common Sustainable Future(E.g. Ashley Vale Action Group & Greener Living Event)

- Enable Communities to Minimise their Ecological Footprint(Funding provided as grants from Council)

- Enable Continual Improvements, Accountability and Transparency(Green capital grant provided by Council)

- Recognise the Intrinsic Value of Biodiversity and Natural Ecosystems and Their Protection and Restoration

Ashley Vale- Self Build Project

Greener Living

The Sustainable City : Plymouth

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Issues:

- Network is unreliable and congested

- Train station is inaccessible for many

- Bus Station is uninviting & Deters usage

Solutions:

- Free Bus scheme(Paid for by council subsidies, voluntary donations & retails)

- Better connection to wider city

- Guided Bus tracks to Relieve Congestion

- Link bus, train, water travel(Linking to one single transport company)

Plymouth Bus Network


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Issues:

- Rivers & Coastline under used

- Water Pollution by Boats & Factories

Solutions:

- Barrage to Increase Usability of Estuaries(Also beneficial for tidal power generation)

- Take Advantage of Declining Naval Space

- River Based Water Taxi Network

- Ferry Boats to Devon & Cornwall

- Integration with Other Public Transport(One ticket to cover water, rail & bus travel)

- Regular Maintenance of Water Ways(Secure future for shipping & transportation)

Proposed Water Routes


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Issues:

-Congested Roads

-Hilly city discourages walking and cycling

Solutions:

-Use of Old Railways To Provide Flat Routes

- Trondheim Style Bike Lifts

- Flexible & Cheap Bike Hire Scheme

- ‘Walkit’ Scheme Extended to Plymouth(Routes specifically designed to avoid hilly areas)

- Promotion of Cycling and Walking Benefits Through Schools

Trondheim Bike LiftsBike Hire Docking Stations


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Issues:

- Existing Schools Currently Unsustainable in Design

-Expensive to Run for the Council

- Limited Teaching of Sustainable Technologies for Children

Solutions:

- Install sustainable features on existing schools in Plymouth

- Allow for Sustainability to be Incorporated into School curriculum

- Use of Sustainable Materials and Recycled Products in School Buildings

- Lower Running Cost For City Council

Example Site of Existing Primary School

Proposed Technologies for Schools


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Issues:

-Lack of Sustainable Education For Adults

- No Advise for Home Owners

Solutions:

-New Create/Sustainable Centre (Create a central focus of learning)

-Possible site Green Bank Prison(Derelict building, privately owned, failed to gain planning by developer numerous time)

- Home for all Sustainable Organisations(Existing and proposed)

- Run by City Council as a Promotional Tool

- City Council Could Reduce Energy Use & Use Buildings more Efficiently in the Future

Proposed Sustainability Centre (Green Bank Prison)

Location for Proposed Sustainability Centre


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Issues:

-Expensive to Run Council Buildings

- Fossil Fuels Wasting Tax Payers Money

-Lack of Inspiration For Private Sector

Solutions:

- Installation of Sustainable Technologies to Existing Buildings(Bristol Council chamber saves £20,000 a year due to a cooling system from the exterior moat)

-New Public Buildings to Showcase Sustainable Design

-Example of Civic Centre(Upgrade glazing system, electric opening louvered windows, solar panels , cooling from existing ponds, recycled insulation in wall cavity)

A Sustainable Renovation of the Civic Centre

Bristol Council Chambers


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- Develop a Green Capital Scheme

- Provide Funds for Community Projects to Support Their Work in Making a Green Capital

- Grants of £1,000 to £10,000 available

- Suitable Organisations in Plymouth; Energy Watch, The Drake Foundation, Green Power

BENEFITS:

- Activities Contribute to the Aim of Being a Low Carbon City with a High Quality of Life

Existing organisations in Plymouth

http://www.drakefoundation.co.uk/index.php


- Provide Advice/ Information to Self Builders

- Adopt Bristol's Information Packs

- ‘Sustainable Development and Construction- Advice for Small Builders and Householders’

- ‘Renewable Energy and Your Home’

- ‘The Sustainable Home’

-Thermal Imaging Surveys (Provided by the council)

BENEFITS:

- Building More Sustainably Will Reduce Carbon Emissions, Bring Down Energy Bills and Promote Improved Health and Wellbeing

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Thermal Survey Image Plymouth’s Existing Housing


- Advice/ Information to Architects and Developers

- Adopt Bristol's Series of Publications:

-‘Sustainable Building Design and Construction - SPD5’

- ‘Sustainable Urban Drainage Pack’

- Encourage Eco- Refurbishment

BENEFITS:

- Building More Sustainably Will Reduce Carbon Emissions, Bring Down Energy Bills and Promote Improved Health and Wellbeing

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Demolition in Plymouth Eco-Refurbishment in Bristol

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