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Research and Markets: Verdantix Future View Dongtan And Masdar Eco-Cities - Do These Low Carbon City Plans Really Matter in the Fight Against Climate Change?
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90959) has announced the addition of "Verdantix Future View Dongtan And Masdar Eco-Cities" to their offering.
The municipal governments of Shanghai and Abu Dhabi have launched plans for multi-billion pound eco-cities called Dongtan and Masdar respectively. But do these low carbon city plans really matter in the fight against climate change? This report presents the most recent information on the dimensions of the eco-city plans, their current state of development and assesses their meaning for the transformation of existing cities.
SHANGHAI AND ABU DHABI ECO-CITY INITIATIVES.
Phased Construction Over Long Time Periods.
Renewable Energy.
Dramatic Cuts In Waste To Landfill Lower Per Capita Energy Consumption.
Research Institutes Contributing To Future Development.
Master Plans From UK Firms.
DONGTAN AND MASDAR ECO-CITIES: DO THEY MATTER AT ALL?
House A Tiny Proportion Of Local Populations.
Require Hefty Investments That Few Can Afford.
Build On "Greenfield" Sites.
Exist Primarily In Design Documents Not In Reality.
Will Suffer From The "Milton Keynes" Effect.
WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE MARKET.
Focus On The Dongtan Idea Not The Planned Results.
Give Credit To Abu Dhabi For Taking The Lead.
Benchmark The Cost And Complexity Or Urban Redesign
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