New Lenses on Future Cities: A new lens scenarios supplement
This report explores plausible future visions of urbanization and the impact on energy use, with a focus on developing sustainable, liveable cities.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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Shell Scenarios |
| Authors: | Khoo Teng Chye, Jeremy Bentham |
| Geographic focus: | Global, China, Singapore, Netherlands, Usa |
Methods
The research method involved scenario-building, workshops, and collaboration with various partners, including the Development Research Center of the State Council of China and the Centre for Liveable Cities in Singapore. It also included analysis of data from sources like the IEA, UN, and EIA.
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Key Insights
The research examines urban growth, energy use, and city development, highlighting the importance of compact, resource-efficient cities. It presents two future scenarios, “Mountains” and “Oceans,” and discusses the role of governance, planning, and innovation in shaping urban futures. The study emphasizes the significance of China's urbanization and proposes a “green edge” city model to guide sustainable growth.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: green edge city model | China geographic scope | English publication language | Global geographic scope | Netherlands geographic scope | Singapore geographic scope | Usa geographic scope | china urban growth | city development | energy use | future cities | governance | innovation | liveable cities | living standards | planning | population growth | sustainable cities | urban growth | urbanization