Most of us have
been introduced to green city development especially in Malaysia. One of the
key corridors in Malaysia which is Iskandar Malaysia is heading towards green
city development. In that vision, a Green City Seminar was held in Danga Bay
Convention Centre, Johor Bahru on 18-19 January 2013 to demonstrate the way to develop
a green city.
This seminar was begun with Doa and remarks by Chief Executive
of IRDA Dato’ Ismail Ibrahim. Dato’ Ismail have addressed Iskandar Malaysia to
be a Smart City and the commitment to have 50% reduction of CO2 emission by
2025. IRDA have determined the policy, good accreditation and structured the
awareness programme such as effective and continuous promotion, education and
information dissemination through comprehensive roll out programme to increase
public awareness.
The point to be
emphasized is about township. Township is developed to provide all facilities available in a city. Usually township will have residential,
commercial centre, education, hotel, shopping mall and public transportation. In a big capacity of land important aspect to taking
care of inclusively for economy, environment and community which is:
- Heat island effect - To reduce heat island effect we need to build green lungs area. By having more than 22% vegetation area it will reduce around 4 degree of temperature.
- Energy security –by using energy diversity, having a community energy centre e.g.; sewage heat recovery and also design air conditioning temperature to 24 degree will reduce co2 and at the same time provide comfort.
- Water scarcity – Malaysian use of an average of 226 litres of water per person and a study showed that 70% Malaysians used more than they should. This will lead to loss of natural habit. By adopting rainwater harvesting system and efficient water fittings will help to reduce water consumption and also sustain the water resources.
- Green Transport Masterplan – by providing public amenities and transportation will promote walkability and connectivity among people.
For
a sustainable future, a green city or township is a good start for all of us. All
of us needs to work together to make this happen. We are looking
forward to work together for a green future.
http://resourceyork.com/2011/04/23/go-green-in-the-city/
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