“The plan is part of our drive for a broader understanding of energy and carbon and how that understanding can apply to cities and institutions,” said Gordon Gill. The other strategies include “Smart Infrastructure,” a look at how energy can be generated, stored, distributed and shared “Mobility,” an assessment of transit and connectivity “Water,” which examines how this critical resource is used and conserved “Waste,” an assessment of citywide processes and systems for reducing, recycling and disposal “Community Engagement,” which proposes various programs to engage citizens in the green agenda and “Energy,” an examination of existing and new energy sources. Another strategy is “Urban Matrix,” which envisions increasing the residential density of the Loop by enhancing amenities, adding schools and services and converting aging office buildings to residential. The first, “Buildings,” investigates how existing structures can be upgraded to improve energy efficiency, increase the value of aging building stock and tap into the potential to transfer excess energy loads back to the grid, all while offsetting the need for new construction. The Chicago Central Area DeCarbonization Plan articulates eight key strategies to meet the city’s carbon reduction goals. “By envisioning the potential energy savings, waste handling options and redevelopment options in a framework that also considers greenhouse gas emissions reduction, the plan demonstrates both the economic and environmental values of managing large-scale properties.” “AS+GG’s DeCarbonization Plan is a creative and data-laden effort that can serve as a compelling and game-changing tool,” said Suzanne Malec-McKenna, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Environment. “It’s a roadmap for achieving the city’s carbon reduction goals in the Loop, and we look forward to working with the city and the private sector to find ways of realizing the plan’s potential.” “The DeCarbonization Plan is a key element of our contribution to the future of the City of Chicago,” said Adrian Smith. The second phase of the DeCarbonization Plan will focus on adapting the plan to meet the energy and carbon reduction goals of university and medical campuses, towns, cities, states and countries around the globe. Images © Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture The plan lays out a methodology for meeting the goals of the Chicago Climate Action Plan, which would mean a 25% reduction in carbon emissions below 1990 levels by 2020, and the 2030 Challenge, which set a goal of 100% reduction in carbon emissions for new and renovated buildings by 2030. Working with the City of Chicago over the past year, AS+GG has involved more than 50 members of its staff in researching and developing the DeCarbonization Plan, and is currently in discussions with city officials to consider implementation initiatives. 16, 2010-Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture has completed the first phase of the Chicago Central Area DeCarbonization Plan, a comprehensive vision for helping the City of Chicago reach its carbon reduction goals in the downtown Loop. Chicago Central Area DeCarbonization Plan, Building, Project, News, Design, Property, Image Urban Development in Chicago : DeCarbonization PlanĬhicago DeCarbonization Plan 1st Phase design by AS+GG, architectsĪS+GG Completes First Phase of Chicago Central Area DeCarbonization Planĭesign: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG)ĬHICAGO, Feb.
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