Efficient Infrastructure
Efficient Infrastructure
Intelligent infrastructure planning is key to long term positive change both in terms of reduced consumption but also more functional, efficient, and enjoyable infrastructure.
- Design cities and infrastructure with functionality, greenery, and minimized transportation in mind.
- Homes will be designed with conservation as the prime motivation (solar paneled walls and wind turbines will power most of our needs). Alternatives to air conditioning shall be developed.
- Social planning will begin to zone more functionality into cities such that persons can walk, ride bikes, or take mass transit to work.
- Transportation will be redesigned. Within 1-2 generations the use of cars will be limited to solar devices. Hydrogen generators will power intercity trains to deliver persons to city centers.
- All expansion into new land shall be ceased and a plan devised to recede development in any and all areas possible. We will rebuild existing and build upward with highly functional and livable designs as the defining feature of our cities.
If you are interested in assisting to develop these programs, please contact Greg with some of your initial ideas and/or sample works. Here is a potential set of initiatives.
1. Green City Design Initiative
– Objective: Redesign cities to integrate green spaces and
urban forests, ensuring functional layouts that reduce the need for long
commutes. Encourage zoning that includes mixed-use developments where
residential, work, and recreational spaces are interconnected.
– Focus: Urban greenery, walkability, mixed-use zoning.
2. Sustainable Home Development Program
– Objective: Mandate new homes and buildings to be designed
with energy conservation at the core. Incorporate solar-paneled walls, wind
turbines, rainwater harvesting systems, and other renewable energy sources.
Promote passive cooling techniques, reducing dependence on air conditioning.
– Focus: Energy efficiency, renewable energy,
conservation-focused design.
3. Eco-Zoning & Transportation Hubs
– Objective: Implement eco-zoning policies that prioritize
compact city design, allowing people to walk, cycle, or use public transit.
Establish transportation hubs for mass transit (trains, buses) located within
walking or cycling distance from residential areas.
– Focus: Walkability, public transit, functional city
layouts.
4. Solar-Powered Transportation Transition
– Objective: Over the next 1-2 generations, transition all
personal transportation to solar-powered vehicles. Provide incentives for the
development of efficient solar cars and implement solar charging stations
across urban areas.
– Focus: Renewable energy, sustainable transportation,
innovation.
5. Hydrogen-Powered Intercity Train Systems
– Objective: Design and deploy hydrogen-powered trains for
intercity transportation, minimizing reliance on fossil fuels. These trains
will connect major city centers, providing fast, efficient, and eco-friendly
travel options between urban areas.
– Focus: Renewable energy, efficient transport, eco-friendly
infrastructure.
6. Vertical City Expansion Program
– Objective: Cease the horizontal expansion of urban areas
and shift toward building upward, focusing on vertical living solutions. Design
multi-purpose high-rises with sustainable features, including green walls,
rooftop gardens, and energy-efficient architecture.
– Focus: Vertical living, space conservation, sustainable
architecture.
7. Green Belt Restoration & Urban Recession Plan
– Objective: Implement a long-term plan to halt urban sprawl
and reclaim land for nature. Focus on receding infrastructure in overdeveloped
areas and converting them into green belts, parks, and nature reserves.
– Focus: Environmental restoration, anti-urban sprawl,
biodiversity.
8. Mass Transit Electrification Initiative
– Objective: Electrify public transport systems, replacing
diesel buses and trains with electric models. Expand public transit
infrastructure to cover underserved areas, promoting mass transit as the
primary mode of transport in cities.
– Focus: Electrification, public transport, energy
efficiency.
9. Urban Bicycle & Pedestrian Network
– Objective: Create extensive, interconnected bicycle lanes
and pedestrian walkways across cities, ensuring safety and accessibility.
Encourage cycling and walking as the primary modes of travel for short
distances.
– Focus: Active transport, safety, walkability.
10. Smart Grid & Energy Storage Development
– Objective: Develop a smart electrical grid that integrates
renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydrogen. Establish city-wide
energy storage systems to ensure energy reliability, balancing supply and
demand in urban areas.
– Focus: Energy grid innovation, renewable energy, urban
resilience.