2. The Sustainable City : Bristol
Case Study: Why Bristol ?
Bristol
- Forum For the Future Green Capitol 2008
Green Capitol 2008
Peak Oil Report
- 2nd Place in 2009
Effected Sectors
Transport
Education - 4th Place in 2010
Enabling
- Highest Score for Quality of Life
Transferability:
Plymouth - Low Unemployment Levels
Public Transport
- Highly Skilled Population
Water Ways
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools - Improving School Standards
Create Centre
Precedent Buildings - Highly influenced by other Sustainable Cities
Voluntary Sector (EG. Trondheim, Stockholm, Copenhagen & Hamburg)
Small Buildings
The Architect
More Info: www.forumforthefuture.org
3. The Sustainable City : Bristol
Case Study: Why is Bristol Tackling Peak Oil?
Bristol
- Global Oil Crunch Likely Within a Decade
Green Capitol 2008
Peak Oil Report
- Peak Oil Review Comprised in 2008
Effected Sectors
Transport
Education - Responsibility as Green Capitol
Enabling
- Bristol’s Infrastructure Relies on Cheap Oil
Transferability:
Plymouth - Disruption to Petrol & Diesel Supply
Public Transport
- Plastics, Medicines & Fabrics Disrupted
Water Ways
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools -Current Alternatives Are Not Scalable
Create Centre
Precedent Buildings
Voluntary Sector
Small Buildings
More Info:
The Architect
www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Environment
-Planning/sustainability/file-storage-
items/peak-oil-report.en
4. The Sustainable City : Bristol
Case Study: Which Sectors will be effected in Bristol?
Bristol
- Social Cohesion
Green Capitol 2008
Peak Oil Report
- Emergency Planning
Effected Sectors
Transport
Education - Food
Enabling
- Transport & Accessibility
Transferability:
Plymouth - Healthcare
Public Transport
- Public Services
Water Ways
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools - Key Economic Sectors
Create Centre
Precedent Buildings - Power & Utilities
Voluntary Sector
Small Buildings
More Info:
The Architect
www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Environment
-Planning/sustainability/file-storage-
items/peak-oil-report.en
Existing Technologies
5. The Sustainable City : Bristol
Case Study: - Rapid Transit Routes & Free Bus Scheme
Bristol
- Increasing Bus Accessibility
Green Capitol 2008 (Providing Stops Within 300m of All Homes)
Peak Oil Report
Effected Sectors
Transport
- Smart Card Schemes For Public Transport
(Similar to London’s Oyster Card System)
Education
Enabling
- Encouraging Cycling To All Ages
Transferability: - Cycle Training Hour Bike Outlet
Plymouth - New Cycle Paths
- ‘Hour Bike’ Flexible Bike Hire
Public Transport - Bike Security Schemes
Water Ways - Community Grants
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools
Create Centre - Electric Vehicles- 25,000 Charging Points
Precedent Buildings
Voluntary Sector - Waterways Utilised by Water Taxis & Ferries
Small Buildings
The Architect - Ships in Ports Offered Discounts for Green Efforts
- Introduction of 1000 New Gas Powered Taxis
Pedestrian Ferry Boat
6. The Sustainable City : Bristol
Case Study: - Educating the public in how to be
Bristol sustainable
Green Capitol 2008
- Create Centre
Peak Oil Report - Sustainable Bus Tour
Effected Sectors - Eco Home
Transport
Education -Carbon Smart City By 2020
Enabling (Using Carbon Smarts Programme as a Framework)
Transferability: - ‘Carbon Smarts’ Programme
Plymouth - Eat smart – grow own/ buy local Carbon Smarts Exhibition
- Build smart- sustainable buildings
Public Transport
Water Ways
- Live smart – living near work create
Cycling & Walking communities
Sustainable Schools - Energy smart – solar panels
Create Centre - Travel smart – foot, bike, train and bus.
Precedent Buildings
Voluntary Sector -Promoting Green Building Through
Small Buildings
The Architect
Sustainable Public Developments
(Council Buildings, Schools Libraries Etc.)
Eco Home
7. The Sustainable City : Bristol
Case Study: - Empower People and Foster Participation and Inter
Bristol Generational Equality
Green Capitol 2008
Peak Oil Report - Recognise and Build on the Characteristics of Cities
Effected Sectors Including their Human, Cultural, Historic and Natural
Transport Systems
Education
Enabling - Expand and Enable Cooperative Networks to Work
Towards a Common Sustainable Future
Transferability:
(E.g. Ashley Vale Action Group & Greener Living Event) Ashley Vale- Self Build Project
Plymouth
Public Transport - Enable Communities to Minimise their Ecological
Water Ways Footprint
Cycling & Walking (Funding provided as grants from Council)
Sustainable Schools
Create Centre - Enable Continual Improvements, Accountability and
Precedent Buildings Transparency
Voluntary Sector (Green capital grant provided by Council)
Small Buildings
The Architect
- Recognise the Intrinsic Value of Biodiversity and
Natural Ecosystems and Their Protection and
Restoration Greener Living
8. The Sustainable City : Plymouth
Case Study: Issues:
Bristol
- Network is unreliable and congested
Green Capitol 2008
Peak Oil Report
- Train station is inaccessible for many
Effected Sectors
Transport
Education - Bus Station is uninviting & Deters usage
Enabling
Solutions:
Transferability: Plymouth Bus Network
Plymouth - Free Bus scheme
(Paid for by council subsidies, voluntary donations
Public Transport & retails)
Water Ways
Cycling & Walking
- Better connection to wider city
Sustainable Schools
Create Centre
Precedent Buildings - Guided Bus tracks to Relieve Congestion
Voluntary Sector
Small Buildings - Link bus, train, water travel
The Architect (Linking to one single transport company)
9. The Sustainable City : Plymouth
Case Study: Issues:
Bristol
- Rivers & Coastline under used
Green Capitol 2008
Peak Oil Report
- Water Pollution by Boats & Factories
Effected Sectors
Transport
Education Solutions:
Enabling
- Barrage to Increase Usability of Estuaries
Transferability: (Also beneficial for tidal power generation)
Plymouth
- Take Advantage of Declining Naval Space
Public Transport
Water Ways - River Based Water Taxi Network
Cycling & Walking Proposed Water Routes
Sustainable Schools
- Ferry Boats to Devon & Cornwall
Create Centre
Precedent Buildings
Voluntary Sector - Integration with Other Public Transport
Small Buildings (One ticket to cover water, rail & bus travel)
The Architect
- Regular Maintenance of Water Ways
(Secure future for shipping & transportation)
10. The Sustainable City : Plymouth
Case Study: Issues:
Bristol
-Congested Roads
Green Capitol 2008
Peak Oil Report
-Hilly city discourages walking and cycling
Effected Sectors
Transport
Education Solutions:
Enabling
-Use of Old Railways To Provide Flat Routes
Transferability:
Plymouth - Trondheim Style Bike Lifts
Public Transport
- Flexible & Cheap Bike Hire Scheme
Water Ways
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools - ‘Walkit’ Scheme Extended to Plymouth
Create Centre (Routes specifically designed to avoid hilly areas)
Precedent Buildings
Voluntary Sector - Promotion of Cycling and Walking Benefits
Small Buildings Through Schools
The Architect
Bike Hire Docking Stations Trondheim Bike Lifts
11. The Sustainable City : Plymouth
Case Study: Issues:
Bristol
- Existing Schools Currently
Green Capitol 2008 Unsustainable in Design
Peak Oil Report
Effected Sectors
Transport -Expensive to Run for the Council
Education
Enabling - Limited Teaching of Sustainable
Technologies for Children
Transferability:
Plymouth Solutions:
Example Site of Existing Primary School
Public Transport
- Install sustainable features on
Water Ways
Cycling & Walking existing schools in Plymouth
Sustainable Schools
Create Centre - Allow for Sustainability to be
Precedent Buildings Incorporated into School curriculum
Voluntary Sector
Small Buildings
- Use of Sustainable Materials and
The Architect
Recycled Products in School Buildings
- Lower Running Cost For City Council
Proposed Technologies for Schools
12. The Sustainable City : Plymouth
Case Study: Issues:
Bristol
-Lack of Sustainable Education For Adults
Green Capitol 2008
Peak Oil Report
- No Advise for Home Owners
Effected Sectors
Transport
Education Solutions:
Enabling
-New Create/Sustainable Centre
Transferability: (Create a central focus of learning)
Plymouth
-Possible site Green Bank Prison
Public Transport Proposed Sustainability Centre (Green Bank Prison)
(Derelict building, privately owned, failed to gain
Water Ways planning by developer numerous time)
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools
- Home for all Sustainable Organisations
Create Centre
(Existing and proposed)
Precedent Buildings
Voluntary Sector
Small Buildings - Run by City Council as a Promotional Tool
The Architect
- City Council Could Reduce Energy Use & Use
Buildings more Efficiently in the Future
Location for Proposed Sustainability Centre
13. The Sustainable City : Plymouth
Case Study: Issues:
Bristol
-Expensive to Run Council Buildings
Green Capitol 2008
Peak Oil Report
- Fossil Fuels Wasting Tax Payers Money
Effected Sectors
Transport
Education -Lack of Inspiration For Private Sector
Enabling
Solutions:
Transferability:
Plymouth - Installation of Sustainable Technologies
to Existing Buildings A Sustainable Renovation of the Civic Centre
Public Transport (Bristol Council chamber saves £20,000 a year
Water Ways due to a cooling system from the exterior moat)
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools
-New Public Buildings to Showcase
Create Centre
Precedent Buildings Sustainable Design
Voluntary Sector
Small Buildings -Example of Civic Centre
The Architect (Upgrade glazing system, electric opening
louvered windows, solar panels , cooling from
existing ponds, recycled insulation in wall cavity)
Bristol Council Chambers
14. The Sustainable City : Plymouth
Case Study: - Develop a Green Capital
Bristol Scheme
Green Capitol 2008 - Provide Funds for
Peak Oil Report Community Projects to
Effected Sectors Support Their Work in
Transport
Education
Making a Green Capital
Enabling
- Grants of £1,000 to
Transferability: £10,000 available
Plymouth
- Suitable Organisations in
Public Transport Plymouth; Energy Watch,
Water Ways Existing organisations in Plymouth
The Drake Foundation,
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools
Green Power
Create Centre
Precedent Buildings BENEFITS:
Voluntary Sector
Small Buildings - Activities Contribute to
The Architect the Aim of Being a Low
Carbon City with a High
Quality of Life
15. The Sustainable City : Plymouth
Case Study: - Provide Advice/ Information to
Bristol Self Builders
Green Capitol 2008 - Adopt Bristol's Information Packs
Peak Oil Report
Effected Sectors
Transport - ‘Sustainable Development and
Education Construction- Advice for Small
Enabling Builders and Householders’
Transferability: - ‘Renewable Energy and Your
Plymouth Home’
Public Transport
- ‘The Sustainable Home’
Water Ways
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools -Thermal Imaging Surveys
Create Centre (Provided by the council)
Precedent Buildings
Voluntary Sector BENEFITS:
Small Buildings
The Architect
- Building More Sustainably Will
Reduce Carbon Emissions, Bring
Down Energy Bills and Promote
Improved Health and Wellbeing Thermal Survey Image Plymouth’s Existing Housing
16. The Sustainable City : Plymouth
Case Study: - Advice/ Information to Architects
Bristol and Developers
Green Capitol 2008 - Adopt Bristol's Series of
Peak Oil Report
Publications:
Effected Sectors
Transport
Education -‘Sustainable Building Design and
Enabling Construction - SPD5’
Transferability: - ‘Sustainable Urban Drainage
Plymouth Pack’
Public Transport
- Encourage Eco- Refurbishment
Water Ways
Cycling & Walking
Sustainable Schools BENEFITS:
Create Centre
Precedent Buildings - Building More Sustainably Will
Voluntary Sector Reduce Carbon Emissions, Bring
Small Buildings
Down Energy Bills and Promote
The Architect
Improved Health and Wellbeing
Demolition in Plymouth Eco-Refurbishment in Bristol
