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Achieving Carbon Neutrality through Urban Planning and Design
Zhiqiang Wu1, Zichen Zhao2,3, Wei Gan3
1College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 11, 2023
Summary
Achieving carbon neutrality in urban design requires quantitative analysis of urban space. This study developed a system to assess carbon targets and implement effective reduction measures for building clusters.
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning and Design
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Current climate change research often overlooks urban design's role in carbon neutrality.
- Quantitative analysis of carbon emissions in urban spaces is lacking, hindering effective planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop quantitative methods for assessing carbon neutrality targets in urban building clusters.
- To identify and evaluate carbon reduction and sink interventions suitable for urban planning.
Main Methods:
- Reconstructed a quantitative calculation system for urban building communities aiming for carbon neutrality.
- Screened suitable carbon source reduction and sink interventions for multi-scale urban settings.
- Developed a carbon emission and sink calculation system using a 100x100m grid cell for planning schemes.
Main Results:
- Identified a gap of approximately 115,000 tons of CO2 from the carbon-neutral target in a practical case study.
- 26% of carbon emissions were concentrated in the Xiajiabian Station TOD area.
- Biomass energy measures provided the highest carbon reduction (29% of total reduction).
Conclusions:
- Accurate, quantitative assessment of urban carbon targets at various scales is crucial.
- Effective carbon reduction strategies, like biomass energy, are vital for achieving urban carbon neutrality.
- This study provides a framework for integrating carbon neutrality goals into urban planning and design.
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