Defining Eco-Cities
What is an eco-city?
Cities that enhance the well-being of citizens and society through integrated urban planning and management that harness the benefits of ecological systems and protect and nurture these assets for future generations.
Operates on a self-contained economy that obtains resources locally.
Is entirely carbon-neutral by promoting techniques like the use and production of renewable energy.
Is established over a well-planned city layout that promotes walkability, biking and the use of public transportation systems.
Is entirely carbon-neutral by promoting techniques like the use and production of renewable energy.
Restores environmentally damaged urban areas.
Ensures decent and affordable housing for all socio-economic and ethnic groups and improves jobs opportunities for disadvantaged groups, such as women, minorities, and the disabled.
Supports local agriculture and produce.
Supports future progress and expansion over time.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Europe’s Most Sustainable City
- Biking has become part of their culture
- Since 2010, Copenhagen has been integrating green roofs into their infrastructure
- By the end of 2019, all buses (Public transport) in Copenhagen will make the shift to electric engines
- The initiative by the Municipality of Copenhagen to plant 100000 new trees by the end of 2025
- Upholds one of the world’s stringiest quality assurance tests for clean tap water daily
- An array of advanced wind farms
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The City of Bikes
- The city contains more bikes than people, and if you are not a fan of cycling, then you can use electric vehicles as a solution, with over 300 charging stations spread across the city.
- This is just the tip of the iceberg, as Amsterdam has more to show on why it was truly a marvel in 2018.
- Amsterdam ensures that local farmers are cared for so that the population within the city can enjoy homegrown organic food. The city is also an ardent supporter of cycling, and a major percentage of the population uses bicycles to get to work or school.
- You can also find city citizens using clothes made from eco-friendly materials. They also make sure that the manufacturing processes do not use poisonous dyes or agents that could contaminate water.
Tampines, Singapore
Singapore's Most Sustainable City
Five-year masterplan to transform Tampines into eco-town – development of an inclusive, sustainable and green town with community spaces and amenities for everyone to enjoy:
Residents will be able to move around more easily without a car, as more cycling paths will be built and footpaths widened.
More greenery, with a new park slated to be opened in 2022, and more nature infused into grey structures, such as on the rooftops of multi-storey carparks.
Fitting all suitable Housing Board blocks with solar panels and painting some blocks with “cool coating” to reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the building.
Sustainability@ Tampines Park, an initiative under which residents segregate food waste generated at home and feed it to black soldier fly larvae
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