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The cleanest city on the planet
This year will begin construction of Masdar City - the first city in the world with no carbon dioxide emissions, without the usual car and without waste.
City area of 6 million square meters will be built in the territory of the United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi, and it will meet all the most stringent principles of sustainable development.
In Masdar City is absolutely no carbon dioxide emissions. All the energy will be provided by photovoltaic panels, concentrated solar power, wind, energy from waste and other renewable energy sources.
The amount of waste in landfills will be reduced by 99% due to the re-use of waste, recycling, use composters, etc.
The city itself is completely absent transport, which produces carbon dioxide gas. Emissions when driving to the borders of the city and out of it will be reduced by encouraging travel by public transport, car-sharing, the use of "green" models. Just stand up to be shaded walkways and narrow streets create a favorable atmosphere for those who prefer to travel on foot.
The building will be used materials from recycled waste, certified wood, etc. The stores will sell environmentally friendly products and products obtained by respecting the principles of sustainable development and fair trade. Water consumption per capita is 50% below the national average. All waste water will be reused.
The architecture will reflect the traditions of the country. Working conditions will comply with international labor standards; All workers will receive fair wages. The city is equipped to meet the needs of all demographic groups. City design company does Foster + Partners.
The project of the city - part of the program of WWF and environmental consulting agency BioRegional, which is called One Planet Living. According to the project, the construction of the city should be completed by 2012.
City area of 6 million square meters will be built in the territory of the United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi, and it will meet all the most stringent principles of sustainable development.
In Masdar City is absolutely no carbon dioxide emissions. All the energy will be provided by photovoltaic panels, concentrated solar power, wind, energy from waste and other renewable energy sources.
The amount of waste in landfills will be reduced by 99% due to the re-use of waste, recycling, use composters, etc.
The city itself is completely absent transport, which produces carbon dioxide gas. Emissions when driving to the borders of the city and out of it will be reduced by encouraging travel by public transport, car-sharing, the use of "green" models. Just stand up to be shaded walkways and narrow streets create a favorable atmosphere for those who prefer to travel on foot.
The building will be used materials from recycled waste, certified wood, etc. The stores will sell environmentally friendly products and products obtained by respecting the principles of sustainable development and fair trade. Water consumption per capita is 50% below the national average. All waste water will be reused.
The architecture will reflect the traditions of the country. Working conditions will comply with international labor standards; All workers will receive fair wages. The city is equipped to meet the needs of all demographic groups. City design company does Foster + Partners.
The project of the city - part of the program of WWF and environmental consulting agency BioRegional, which is called One Planet Living. According to the project, the construction of the city should be completed by 2012.
