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Stockholm is home to one of the world's most famous eco-neighbourhoods, Hammarby Sjöstad. But does it really offer a template for green urban living that can be replicated in other fast-growing cities?
Construction started in the late 1990s and it's currently home to about 25,000 … View moreStockholm is home to one of the world's most famous eco-neighbourhoods, Hammarby Sjöstad. But does it really offer a template for green urban living that can be replicated in other fast-growing cities?
Construction started in the late 1990s and it's currently home to about 25,000 residents. Its reputation for sustainability comes from the way it handles energy, water and waste - initially designed to cut the environmental impact by 50% compared to a typical suburb - and its goal of maintaining green habits among residents. Circular Economy
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The BBC's Circular Economy series highlights the ways we are designing systems to reduce the waste modern society generates, by reusing and repurposing products. All the apartments are made from raw materials designed to provide maximum insulation during Sweden's winters. Gas and electricity come from a range of renewable sources including solar panels and biogas.Some of the biogas is extracted from sewage sludge from the area's water treatment plant, where rainwater, storm water and melt water from snow and ice are processed locally.
Residents sort their rubbish into categories and put it in outdoor chutes which suck the waste underground to a central storage point. Combustible waste is burned and turned into further biogas powering some of the city's buses.
Public transport, including wide cycle lanes and wooden boulevards hugging the water's edge, a tram line, buses and a free ferry service, is designed to discourage commuting by car. Commonly cited reasons for its success include Stockholm's relative wealth compared to other cities, and an ongoing nationwide focus on green issues. Sweden's latest goal is to become a net zero greenhouse gas emitter by 2040, with Hammarby Sjöstad aiming to get there by 2030.There has also been a much higher degree of co-operation here, between different state agencies and private companies, than in previous projects.
"It was the first project in Stockholm where the city planners, real estate agents, traffic agency, water company, environmental and health administration worked together in one office," says Gunnar Söderholm, Stockholm's environmental health director, who has worked on the initiative in various roles since its inception.
While "it wasn't easy", he says being in such close proximity helped them tackle disagreements and "created a new model for city planning, which we still benefit from".
The approach has influenced several other projects, the latest of which is Stockholm Royal Seaport, with plans for at least 12,000 new homes and 35,000 workspaces.
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As of the 19th of August, the bus service 134 has been altered to operate to and from the city via Williamson ave in Grey Lynn. All of the public can now catch this bus service especially those who live, work or visit the area. It has been a year in the making but we owe our thanks to Pippa Coom … View moreAs of the 19th of August, the bus service 134 has been altered to operate to and from the city via Williamson ave in Grey Lynn. All of the public can now catch this bus service especially those who live, work or visit the area. It has been a year in the making but we owe our thanks to Pippa Coom and her team at the Waitemata board and the New Zealand Human Rights Commission, Vivian Naylor and Colin Holman and Peter Moth from Auckland Transport who understood how important it was and worked hard to replace a bus service for those of us who will use this new bus service. Now we have to support it. So please use the 134 bus service if you live, work or visit the area. For safety, accessibility, and mobility of all those who live, work or visit the Williamson Ave and surrounding areas in Grey Lynn.
Hi neighbours, Kerikeri High School in Northland, has issued students with a strict dress code for their ball, banning low necklines, revealing splits and anything other than floor-length dresses.
Do you think the dress code is too strict?
(Please put NFP on any comments that are not for … View moreHi neighbours, Kerikeri High School in Northland, has issued students with a strict dress code for their ball, banning low necklines, revealing splits and anything other than floor-length dresses.
Do you think the dress code is too strict?
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Neighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.
Please join us in welcoming Ryman Healthcare to… View moreNeighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.
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Do you know of a piano tutor that is willing to teach a 12 year old beginner student? Would be after school (school finishes at 3.20 pm) and would prefer close to Eden Terrace area. We can discuss a suitable day and time. Thank you :)
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The Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.
The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported … View moreThe Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.
The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported high-emissions cars in order to make imported hybrids, electric cars, and other efficient vehicles cheaper with a subsidy.
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