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GROWING OUR CITIES

IN THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY 21 MAY 2020

Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow

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WEBINAR STRUCTURE:Today’s agenda for discussion

• A warm welcome from Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange

• Importance of Celtic cities collaboration

• Concept introduction from Jacobs & ECCI

• The global challenges around climate emergency and the impacts of Covid-19

• The role of businesses in addressing the climate emergency

• Panel discussion with representative from Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow,

Jacobs, and ECCI

• Summary of discussion, next steps

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CAUSEWAY CITY EVENTS

Glasgow Dublin

EdinburghBelfast

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A welcome from

Scottish and Irish

Governments

Introducing the

Growing our Cities

Programme

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Growing our CitiesOur City Challenges

• The Climate Emergency and Green Recovery Ed Craig/Jamie Brogan

• Resilience Planning Ed Craig/Jamie Brogan

• The Circular Economy Stella Whittaker

• Transitioning to a zero carbon energy Stephen Horrax

• Adapting our city centres through strategic placemaking Shannon McElvaney

Ed CraigDeputy Director

Jamie BroganHead of Innovation & Skills

Estimated4.5-8% Co2e

emissions reduction in

2020

Requires7% Co2e

emissions reduction every year until 2050

Edinburgh’s Emissions Footprint

Source of Emissions in 2019 by Sector

Cost-Effective Measures

Climate Impact 55.91% Reduction in Overall Emissions

Return on Investment Economic Return on Commercial Terms£550M/year in Energy Cost Savings across the cityPayback in 7.5 years

Economic Opportunities 7,291 Jobs CreatedSavings for Individuals, Businesses & Communities

Social, Environmental and Economic Benefits Improved Public HealthReduced Fuel PovertyImproved Economic Productivity

Investment Required £3.796 Bn

56% of Net Zero in Edinburgh by 2030

‘Business as Usual’ Scenario

Climate Impact 11% Reduction in Overall Emissions

Return on Investment £172M/year increased Energy Costs across the city

Economic Opportunities None

Social, Environmental and Economic Benefits None

No Additional Investment

11% of Net Zero in Edinburgh by 2030

Carbon Effectiveness

Potential Aggregated Carbon

SavingsCategory Measure

Highly Effective >2.4 Mt CO2

Domestic Insulation Improvements

Cavity-Wall

External Wall

Floor & Suspended Floor

Internal Wall

Loft & Loft Top-Up

Domestic Heating Provisions & Controls

High-Efficiency Combination Boilers

Air-Source Heat Pumps

Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Thermostat Controls

Commercial Cooling Mechanisms

SFP2.0l/s

Passive Chilled Beams

Chiller CoP5.4

Office Building Stock Fabric Condition

Fabric Improvements

Air Tightness Improvements

Transport ElectrificationPrivate-EV Penetration

(100% in 2037)

Very effective 880kt to 2.3Mt CO2

Domestic Electricity/Heat Demand Reductions

Turning Unnecessary Lighting Off

Reducing Internal Temperature by 1C

A++ Rated Cold Appliances

A+ Wet Appliances

Commercial Heating Provisions Air-Source Heat Pumps

Domestic Lighting Low Energy Lighting

Most Carbon Effective Measures

Cost Effectiveness Potential Cost Savings Category Measure

Highly Effective >250 £2018M

Domestic Building Stock InsulationCavity-Wall

Loft & Loft Top-Up

Domestic Demand Reductions

A++ Rated Cold Appliances

A+ Wet Appliances

A Rated Ovens

Induction Hubs

Low Energy Lighting

Commercial Building Stock Improvements

SFP2.0l/s

Chiller CoP5.4Air Tightness

Fabric ImprovementsLow Energy Retail & Office Cooling Systems

Domestic Heating Provisions & Controls

High-Efficiency Combination BoilersHeat Pumps

Thermostatic Valve ControlsTank Insulation

Moderately Effective <25 £2018M

Domestic Electricity/Heat Demand Reductions

Turning Unnecessary Lighting OffReducing Internal Temperature by 1C

A++ Rated Cold AppliancesA+ Wet Appliances

Commercial Building Stock Heating Provisions

Air-Source Heat Pumps

Domestic Lighting Low Energy Lighting

Transport ElectrificationPrivate-EV Penetration

(100% in 2037)Electric Bus Penetration

Industrial Processes & Equipment

Pumping Equipment UpgradesCompressed Air Systems

Fan ImprovementsBoilers and Steam Piping Upgrades

Commercial and Domestic Fabric Draught Proofing Measures

Most Cost Effective Measures

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Growing our CitiesOur City Challenges

• The Climate Emergency and Green Recovery Ed Craig/Jamie Brogan

• Resilience Planning Ed Craig/Jamie Brogan

• The Circular Economy Stella Whittaker

• Transitioning to a zero carbon energy Stephen Horrax

• Adapting our city centres through strategic placemaking Shannon McElvaney

Growing our Cities – CircularlyStella Whittaker, Technical Director, Climate Change & Sustainability, Jacobs

©Jacobs 2020

What is Circular Economy?

An economy that is restorative and regenerative by design

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Circular Economy & Business Benefits

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Amsterdam Circular City

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Drivers: • EU policy and enablers•Competitiveness•Climate change and urban metabolism •Renewal and growth

Approach: • Long term transformation strategy•Vision•Roadmap•Open innovation approach - Living Labs,

business, incubators•New governance• Incentive and finance structures•Circular and Smart design.

Example: Amsterdam City Scan – from vision to action•Mapping material flows and value• Evaluating and selecting chains•Visioning•Project selection and actions

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Circular Cities & Climate Emergency – Completing the Picture • Systems approach to emissions

reductions

• Moves beyond extractive linear

system

• Traditional measures address 55% of

emissions

• Remaining 45% comes from products

and entrenched system

• Transformation achieved by

substantially increasing the use rates of

assets and materials, such as buildings

and vehicles, and recycling the materials

used to make them

• In the food system, using regenerative

agriculture practices, designing out

waste along the whole value chain

serve - sequester carbon in the soil and

avoid emissions.

Causeway Cities - Circular Economy at any scale

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Circular Construction - Starting with the Design Brief

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• Rethink the system design – driving the service and/or product need

• Design for reuse • Reuse existing asset• Recover materials and products from site or another site• Share materials or products for onward reuse

• Design for infrastructure optimisation• Design for longevity• Design for flexibility• Design for adaptability • Design for assembly, disassembly or recover

• Standardisation or longevity

• Servicing and leasing

• Design and construct responsibly• Use low impact materials• Use recycled content or secondary material• Design or waste• Reduce construction impacts

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Growing our CitiesOur City Challenges

• The Climate Emergency and Green Recovery Ed Craig/Jamie Brogan

• Resilience Planning Ed Craig/Jamie Brogan

• The Circular Economy Stella Whittaker

• Transitioning to a zero carbon energy Stephen Horrax

• Adapting our city centres through strategic placemaking Shannon McElvaney

Growing our Cities – Tackling CarbonStephen Horrax, Divisional Director, Energy and Carbon, Jacobs

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Tackling CarbonFrom low hanging fruit to complex challenge

Manchester AmsterdamAmsterdam

Belfast EdinburghGlasgow Dublin

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The need for a RebootNew ways of working

Committee on Climate Change forecast requirements summary, 2019

Continued Deployment & Innovation

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The need for a RebootNew ways of working

• Transformational

• Complex

• Coherent

• Achievable

• Continued Innovation

• Demonstrate Equality

• Enhance Wellbeing

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Growing our CitiesOur City Challenges

• The Climate Emergency and Green Recovery Ed Craig/Jamie Brogan

• Resilience Planning Ed Craig/Jamie Brogan

• The Circular Economy Stella Whittaker

• Transitioning to a zero carbon energy Stephen Horrax

• Adapting our city centres through strategic placemaking Shannon McElvaney

Adapting our Cities through PlacemakingShannon McElvaney, Global Director of Geodesign, Jacobs

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Geodesign – Rethinking Cities The Art and Science of Placemaking

Geodesign is a powerful planning method that uses

stakeholder input and spatial analytics to show the

possible impact of alternative design scenarios.

• Collaborative, Systems Approach

• Cross Disciplinary

• Values- and Data-Driven

• Context Sensitive Design

With geodesign, decision-makers can explore any number

of scenarios to design smart, sustainable, and more

resilient communities.

Quality of Life

Sustainable

Resilient

Geodesign – Rethinking Cities Holistically

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Geodesign – Rethinking Cities Crop

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walkabilityBad Good

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safer

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On-street parkinghot

unsafe

air pollutants

bike lanes

planted median

cleaner air and water

Geodesign – Iterative DesignCross-sectoral, data-informed, performance-based design

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walkability

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Geodesign – Rethinking Cities CroIntelligent Scenario PlanningRainwater Infiltration Rate Design

3-D ZoningDesign

Common Data Environment

• Multiple Views

• Performance-based

• Science-based

• Balanced

10% Rain

Captured

15% Natural

Cooling

5% Heat

Island

Reduction

10% Energy

Savings

5 minute

walk to

Transit

28% Shade

Cover

Department B

Organisation 1

Organization 2

Department A

FederatedModel

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Geodesign – Rethinking Cities CroGeodesign and Federated Model in Practice Meridian Water Redevelopment

• Program Targets

200 Acres

10,000 homes

6,000 jobs

• Vision

Park life at your doorstep

Mixing uses and animated streets

Your place to make or create

Meridian Water – VisualizationCompare thematic zoning types next to realistic textured views

…to better communicate design intent.

Meridian Water – VisualizationRapidly compare various street typologies and impact

…to better communicate design intent.

Meridian Water – Performance-based DesignDynamically generate demand detail, visualize it, and edit in real-time

. . . dramatically improving the master planning process.

Meridian Water – 3D Model and Executive DashboardsSpatial Planning Provides Leaders with Information…

…to make data-driven decisions.

Meridian Water – Comparison of ScenariosShare 3D Scenarios with Partners or the Public Using Common Web Browsers

. . use a slider bar to compare one scenario against another.

Geodesign BenefitsInformed, balanced planning and design

• Streamline tedious and complicated workflows…

• Support the rapid discovery of issues + opportunities…

• Provide a common framework for design, analysis, and decision making…

• Increase transparency and trust

Collaborate

Design

Innovate

Communicate

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How our Business Community

can support the Climate

Action Plan

Stuart Patrick

Glasgow Chamber of

Commerce

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A short break

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Growing our CitiesPanel Discussion

• Claire Shortt - Resilience Team, Belfast City Council

• Jamie Cudden - Smart City Program Manager, Dublin City Council

• Michael Thain - Head of Place Development, The City of Edinburgh Council

• Susan Aitken - Leader, Glasgow City Council

• Rick Robinson - Director of Smart Places, Digital Infrastructure and

Telecommunications, Jacobs

Priorities for Belfast 2017-21Growing the EconomyLiving hereCity DevelopmentWorking and learning

Adaptation plan • Sustainability audit• Energy review• Road map to zero

carbon

By early 2021• Scenario Planning • Options Appraisal • Political agreement on

draft plan-based on financial appraisal

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Setting the Context - DublinCity Climate Action Plan

Key Targets 33% improvement in the Councils energy efficiency by 2020 Making Dublin a climate resilient region by reducing impact

of change events 40% reduction in the Council Green House Gas Emissions by

2030 Actively engage and inform our citizens on climate change

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Setting the Context - EdinburghCity Plan 2030 (Draft)

• Target to be carbon neutral by 2030• Delivering 20,000 affordable houses in

next 10 years• Creating a walkable city centre with a

pedestrian priority zone and a network of connected, high-quality, car-free streets

• Clear focus on inclusion and innovation, and on an approach to delivery centred on strong collaboration between anchor institutions across the city

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Setting the Context - GlasgowGlasgow Strategic Plan 2017-2022

City Themes:

• A Thriving Economy • A Vibrant City • A Healthier City • Excellent and Inclusive Education • A Sustainable and Low Carbon City • Resilient and Empowered Neighbourhoods • A Well Governed City that Listens and Responds

• The Council has committed to working with the business community, third sector and Glasgow's citizens and communities to achieve a carbon neutral Glasgow by 2030

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Summing Up and

Next Steps

Future Causeway

Events

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FUTURE CAUSEWAY EVENTSOUR ONLINE NETWORKING EVENTS ARE FREE – JOIN US!

The BIG Causeway Online Quiz!

Thu, 28 May 2020. 20:15 - 21:30

Meet our Members - Responding to the Covid-19 Crisis

Wed, 10 June 2020. 16:00 - 17:00

Communicating your way out of COVID-19

End June

The Best is Yet to Come - How to bounce forward from COVID-19

9 July 2020. 12:00 - 14:00

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Future Growing our Cities in the Climate Emergency events

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Young Professionals Career Development webinar

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September 2020 tbc

Causeway Virtual Awards – a celebration of Irish-Scottish Business

October 2020

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