Imagine Low Energy Cities

„Low energy cities“ Reflexion on the concept

Low energy cities  What is it?  How does it look like?

The concept of low energy cities

The concept of low energy cities    

Embraces a large spectrum Pictures its objectives Focuses on energy and territories Goes beyond the only climate issues

A ‚new arithmetic‘    

Beyond objects Beyond technology Focuses on the goals and the means Analyses the urban system

Complexity & difficulty vs. Potential & innovation

Local governance  Importance of local authorities  Local institutional arrangements  Reconcile territory & energy

„The American way of life is non-negotiable“ G. Bush Sr. (1992)

INDEED !!!!! but...

What do ‚low energy cities‘ look like?

Low energy cities will have to consider...

Mobility

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Pedestrian trips

Bicycle trips

Public transports

Car sharing

Car paths on bicycle highways

Accessibility

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Accessible local shops & services

Build environment

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Low energy new buildings

Energy(+) new buildings

Carbon neutral new districts

High energy standards refurbishing

Local economy

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Green collars and jobs

Local markets

Local food supply

Innovative financial instruments

Quality of life

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Children-friendly streets

Green spaces

Urban well-being

Planning

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Controlling urban sprawl

Efficient urban systems

Energy sources

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Renewable energies

Lower energy vulnerability and...

... eradicate fuel poverty

Multilevel integration

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Worldwide equity and...

... their place in the global world

Governance and creativity

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Shared long-term vision

Innovation and intelligence

Citizen commitment

Exemplary local authorities

Commitment to EU objectives

Now, how do we practice governance? You tell us!