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Research & The Intelligent Nation
Dr. Ian Potter Vice President, Engineering National Research Council
Global Popula*on and Urbaniza*on
What Ci*es Must Provide
• Sustainable supply of safe food • Sustainable supply of safe water • Sustainable supply of safe energy • Sustainable eco-‐system • Security of persons, property and informa*on • Advanced communica*ons and entertainment systems
• Sustainable industrial base (economic and environmental)
• Sustainable transporta*on systems • Sustainable health and educa*on
Our ci@es and civiliza@on were designed during the most stable weather in the last 1000 years.
Located in areas prone to storm damage and flooding. Roof colours and parking lots suck up heat Avia*on hubs located in storm centers
Blue Sky Day in Beijing May 2007
Public concern for popula*on health and environmental issues is steadily rising
• Asthma and pulmonary health • Pharmaceu*cals, contaminants and other chemicals in food and water supplies
• Emissions and mould in buildings • Rise in allergies • Emissions and spills associated with industrial development
Containment doesn’t eliminate the problem and expanding landfill sites is an undesirable
use for land
The Next Genera*on Community • s*mula*ng and aesthe*cally pleasing work environment
• more space • self actualiza*on and personal opportuni*es
• proximity to family and friends
• heightened sense of personal security
• less stress and ease of lifestyle
• lower cost, including lower cost of living
• cleaner environment • more personal control and influence on local governance
• closer to nature • access to services and infrastructure
Next Genera*on Communi*es
Imagine neighbourhoods that are regenera@ve and give more than they take– – produce more energy than
they consume; – provide strong social
support networks for their residents;
– generate wealth from valued goods and services;
– minimize their ecological footprint, curtail GHG emissions and enhance the natural and human environment;
– resilient and able to respond effec@vely to unexpected shocks and threats.