How do the dynamic cities strategies complement current smart growth & green building efforts?
1. Scenario Based Planning
- Use multiple demand scenarios for infrastructure and transport planning
- Acknowledge the risks of localized climate / economic breakdown as a "major change" driver
2. Hard Targets and Timelines
- Local actions contextualized within the global energy transition
- Transition Targets: 2012, 2020, 2030, 2050
- 'Net Positive': Focus on regenerative design and renewal of existing systems
3. Rapid Response Contingency Plans
- Integrates rapid-response plans for dealing with emerging climate / energy shocks
- Focus on capacity building and community resiliency.