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What is the city of the future will be like?

Impact of cities on energy consumption and carbon emissions

In fact, the cities account for up to 80% of energy consumption and at least 70% of carbon emissions. In addition, it is estimated that for the 2050 the urban population will be 6.5 billion people. Alarming figures that have forced several countries to have main objective What: The urban development is in harmony with sustainable development.

Features that a city of the future will have

Below we will describe what Features will a city of the future have:

  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY Systems in every building.
  • Green Spaces on the roofs of buildings and control of the emission of CO₂.
  • Waste collection and treatment system based on CIRCULAR ECONOMY. Elements, or parts of them, that may have a second use will be recycled.
  • Within the city there will be sources of RENEWABLE ENERGY: Solar, wind power, among others.
  • Vehicles of Zero emission with up to 100% renewable energy.
  • Increased access to pedestrians: superblocks or pedestrian streets.
  • Automatic sensors that capture data, such as: Traffic status, level of pollution, need for humidity, and more.
  • Automation irrigation, lighting, parking, among others.
  • Commitment to diversity of the use of public space.

If you want to know which cities are achieving sustainable urban development, visit our article: 12 most sustainable cities in the world.

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