From Guest Blogger Bekki Ramsay: Minimising Carbon Emissions–Four Eco-friendly Cities of the Future

Despite the urban population taking up just 2% of the world’s land, we use 75% of the world’s resources.

With the world population estimated to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, conscious countries are building their own eco-cities, hoping to provide a solution to the environmental crisis’ they are currently facing.

Powertools2U have uncovered the construction plans of four eco-cities of the future, with each one maximising space and minimising commissions:

1. Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city (China)

What was once a dumping ground for toxic waste, is soon to be the world’s largest eco-city.
At least 50% of the residents will have jobs within the city, which will lessen the air pollution from transport.
20% of the energy will be generated from renewable sources such as solar, wind and geothermal energy.
There will be pneumatic waste collection tunnels that will remove the need for rubbish trucks.

2. New Clark City (Philippines)

66% of the city will consist of green areas, such as farmlands and parks.
The city will use the mudflow material, Lahar, as an eco-friendly alternative to concrete.
Buildings will be equipped with technology that will reduce water and energy consumption.
As the Philippines has an air-pollution problem which affects 98% of the residents, the new city will reliant on public transport.

3. Quayside, Toronto (Canada)

50% of the city’s roof will be solar panelled.
By generating 10% of its power, the community will be semi-self-sufficient.
Construction methods will be introduced to create buildings that are quicker, greener and cheaper to usual Toronto houses.

4. Pena Station (Colorado)

As a sunny location, there will be an abundance of rooftop solar panels to generate renewable energy.
The city will have its own microgrid that will store excess solar energy for backup.
Panasonic is planning on opening up a headquarters a short four-minute walk from the train station, cutting down the need for cars.

Discover more about the eco-cities of the near future.