Présentation Pollution

Ecocities in the world

Presneted by Mathilde PIZET

Index

01. Presentation

• Definition

• Key characteristics

• Historical context

02. Why create them ?

03. The limits

04. Future isssues

05. Examples of Ecocities

• Singapore

• Masdar

• Bedzed

01. Presentation

Definition

An Ecocity is a human settlement modeled on the self-sustaining resilient structure and function of natural ecosystems.

01. Presentation

Historical context

02

Why create ecocities ?

Marusiak, J. (2013, 18 juin). Liveable Cities Series

03. What are the limits ?

04. Future issues

70%

By 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in urban areas.

MJoaoEnes. (s. d.). BedZED London, United Kingdom. https://sustainablearchitecturenews.blogspot.com/2014/12/bedzed-london-united.html

https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a3890-masdar-city-the-first-sustainable-city/

Fotso, L. (2024, 21 novembre). Green Infrastructures : What Can Dense Cities Learn from Singapore – the City in a Garden ? EnvironBuzzTM Magazine. https://environbuzz.com/green-infrastructures-what-can-dense-cities-learn-from-singapore-the-city-in-a-garden/

05. Examples of Ecocities

Singapore

Masdar

Bedzed

Conclusion

Sources

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Redirect notice. (s. d.). https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.esi-business-school.com%2Fecocity-ville-de-demain%2F&psig=AOvVaw03dVRqe9jD1DUI9EoLwESV&ust=1732186357847000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBcQjhxqFwoTCOi_mpjf6okDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

The key characteristics of an ecocity city include:

1. the implementation of green infrastructure
2. use of urban farming
3. efficient public transportation
4. operations on renewable energy sources
5. waste management
6. water conservation.