Bridging to the Future: Exploring Collaborative Approaches to the Integration of Energy Systems Planning with Urban Physical Planning
Day / Time Wednesday, June 21st / 13:30 - 15:30
Event Description
What happens when urban regions try to bridge the wide gap between spatial design and energy system design? Bridging to the Future will use five case studies to kick-off a discussion on how urban regions can manage the difficult transition to sustainable and resilient energy systems. Collaborative teams from Vancouver, Shanghai, Goa, Groningen and Tokyo will describe their joint efforts to design energy pathways from 5 to 30 to 100 years. Solutions go well beyond compact neighbourhood design to include the integration of distributed energy resources, matching energy quality with demand, enhancing ecological functions and adapting to changes in climate and technology. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities will set the stage by describing the challenges faced by Canadian towns and cities. The International Gas Union will provide an energy industry perspective on these issues, with feedback from similar discussions at the World Gas Conference, held earlier this month. [NOTE: China Team Leader is now unable to attend - replaced by Prof. de Schiller from Argentina.]
Session Language
English
French
Speakers
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Natural Resources Canada
Team Leaders from India, China, Japan, Netherlands and Canada
International Gas Union, CONSENSUS Institute
Host Organization
The CONSENSUS Institute for CONStructed ENvironments and Sustainable Urban Systems
Host Organization Description
The CONSENSUS Institute is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to increasing the long-term sustainability and resiliency of urban systems. The institute was established as an outgrowth of Canada’s citiesPLUS initiative. Its purpose is to continue exploring the dynamics of urban systems, and to improve methods and tools for collaborative planning and long-term urban system design.
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