Urban policies and sustainable energy management

Cumo, Fabrizio; Garcia, Davide Astiaso; Calcagnini, Laura; Rosa, Flavio; Sferra, Adriana Scarlet

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2012.03.003

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“…To be more specific, according to a previous elaborated methodology [1], for each building a database made-up by the following information was realized: age of construction, types of building construction, types of casings, HVAC (cooling and heating systems), and building typologies (residential, commercial, or public).…”

Section: Energy Balance Of Urban Cells and Interventions Ofmentioning

confidence: 99%

A sustainable requalification of bracciano lake waterfront in Trevignano Romano

Garcia¹,

Cumo²,

Pennacchia³

et al. 2015

Int. J. SDP

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This paper describes the first interventions carried out in accordance with the results of the three years bilateral research SoURCE (Sustainable Urban Cell) performed by CITERA (Inter department Centre for Territory, Building, Conservation and Environment) of the Sapienza University of Rome and the Department of Urban Planning and Environment of the Royal Institute of Technology of Stockholm (KTH) regarding urban redevelopment and distributed micro-generation of buildings. The location is the municipality of Trevignano Romano in the area (urban cell) of the lake waterfront aimed at the integration of all facilities that will increase the tourist accommodation of the area. The concept of the project is to utilize empty spaces, in all lake waterfronts, for the construction of public toilets and showers, introduction of electric boat and bike rental for sightseeing with charging stations and construction of an energy efficient wooden prefabricated building to be used as a general shop for tourists (closest analogue service is about 3 km). The research is included in the executive programme for the scientific and technical cooperation between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Republic of Italy, in the area defined 'Energy and Environment: Sustainable Cities'.

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Section: Energy Balance Of Urban Cells and Interventions Ofmentioning

confidence: 99%

A sustainable requalification of bracciano lake waterfront in Trevignano Romano

Garcia¹,

Cumo²,

Pennacchia³

et al. 2015

Int. J. SDP

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“…The literature review reveals an abundance of books, and peer-review journal articles using varying lenses focusing on sustainability (Akinsete and Nelson, 2017;Alibašić, 2017aAlibašić, & 2018bCollin and Collin, 2010;Cohen, 2011;Coyle, 2011;Doppelt, 2010;Girardet, 2006;Portney and Berry, 2010;Portney, 2013;Slavin, 2011;Tumlin, 2012). Moreover, number of research, writings, and studies provide a review of varying aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts, including programs and policies (Alibašić, 2017b;Anderson, Kanaroglou, and Miller, 1996;Bossink, 2017;Born et al 2001;Brownsword et al, 2004;Burch, 2010;Cheung et al, 2016;Cumo et al, 2012;Droege, 2006;Friedman & Cooke, 2011;Kim, Han, and Na, 2006;Lin & Huang, 2009;Madlener & Sunak, 2011;Mathiesen, Lund, and Karlsson, 2010;Vanderburg, 2006). However, a lack of specific research on the role of leadership in sustainable energy programs, plans, projects and policies, and in embedding sustainable energy to increase organizational efficiency is evident.…”

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Leadership Strategies for Embedding Sustainability and Resilience in Organizations with an Emphasis on Sustainable Energy

Alibašić

2018

CJIL

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Efficient strategies to embedding sustainability in an organization are frequently linked to effective leadership. By design, changes in direction within an organization may lead to alterations in commitment or perceived significance of sustainability in organizations. While some organizational leaders are interested in embedding sustainability within a structure, other leaders believe in leaving the legacy behind and permanently influencing sustainability efforts. To confirm or dispel the underscored notion of the importance of leadership in embedding sustainability in organizations, a qualitative methodology approach to interviews, document analyses, and literature review is utilized. The research inquiry includes in-person interviews with top city staff and elected officials in a large Midwestern city and a review of the internal documents and reports. The end goal of the research is an examination of the role both elected and appointed officials have in embedding sustainabil ity within cities, and whether a change in leadership may have an impact on continuity of sustainability implementation and long-term viability of such policies. The paper focuses on the application of sustainable energy policies within a local government organizational structure as a mean of constructing a better understanding of leadership on sustainability implementation and embedment. While the further inquiry is needed, the research points out that an active partnership between city managers, administrators, and elected officials must be in place to support integrating sustainability from within and that sustainability thrives where exhaustive leadership support such initiatives and efforts.

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“…Moreover, these elements are aimed at improving the quality of life of the community operating in the major urban contexts which include mobility, health, education and culture, tourism, energy and smart grids management, jointly with the protection of natural resources. The project responds to the requirements of improving energy efficiency, sustainable buildings and mobility systems [1], as well as of the enhancement of spaces and public facilities and the implementation of ecological corridors in an urban areas.…”

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Eco-architecture and sustainable mobility: an integrated approach in Ladispoli town

Garcia

Cumo²,

Giustini

et al. 2014

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment

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This paper presents an eco-architecture project in a public green space of the Ladispoli Municipality, located on the Italian shorelines close to the city of Rome.The purpose of the project is the creation of a multifunctional urban green space, where social relations, sports, environmental awareness education and other activities can take place in a natural context. The final aim of the project, which includes a requalification of the surrounding areas, is to obtain an ecofriendly interaction between the urban public space and the built space, with sustainable mobility principles and the conservation of the natural environment.The project offers different outdoor activities for all ages and includes the design of a building which contains two multipurpose playgrounds, a gym, supporting functions, a bar and public toilets.The building design includes a green roof, for preserving space to nature and for guaranteeing a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment.In order to enlarge the green area, to bring it up to the contiguous buildings and to create a closer connection between the housing areas on both sides of the ditch and the park itself, a tunnel for the vehicular traffic was created.The project improves the usability of the green space through the introduction of: pedestrian and cycle paths connected to the existing ones, wooden bridges, new functions and services.The distinctive feature of the whole project is an integration of different best available technologies for obtaining an optimization of the performances in terms of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, aiming to achieve at the same time, a reduction of operating costs and the preservation of local biodiversity.

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Urban policies and sustainable energy management

Cited by 56 publications

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A sustainable requalification of bracciano lake waterfront in Trevignano Romano

A sustainable requalification of bracciano lake waterfront in Trevignano Romano

Leadership Strategies for Embedding Sustainability and Resilience in Organizations with an Emphasis on Sustainable Energy

Eco-architecture and sustainable mobility: an integrated approach in Ladispoli town

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