This means designing to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat, cool and light them. Please login to your account or register a new one to save the articles and whitepapers that you love! When transported, incinerated or decaying in landfill, waste is another large source of carbon emissions, representing a throwaway economy dominated by the constant production of new single-use items. “We’ve been there before in the post-war period.”. When we imagine the city of the future, novelties like flying cars may come to mind – but a decarbonised future for transport might mean no cars at all. CLT is also strong enough to be used structurally, with quick construction and reduced waste. “By integrating natural materials such as timber frames and the latest technology, the neighbourhood’s climate footprint is greatly reduced,” explains Thiel. As the heart of the nation, London could well become one of the most exciting places in the West over the next few decades. By 2050, London’s population could rise to 13 million citizens. Of those seven billion, more than half (54%) live in a city, and by 2050 we can expect 70% of all humans to be urbanised. Transport For London’s Oyster technology has been in use for years but the ability to tap in and out of stations with contactless payment is lightyears ahead of many world cities. London's population is set to increase by 37% to more than 11m people by 2050, according to the mayor's report on how the city will accommodate the increase. Managing and storing surface water – through features such as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, green roofs and rainwater harvesting – can help make our use of water more efficient. As London becomes a tech epicentre, it will embrace futuristic infrastructure in the next 30 years. Read about our approach to external linking. With housing, demography, air quality data and much more, it becomes clear from the information collected where and how to approach projects. Additionally, data is produced for the Greater London Urban Area. India-China dispute: India hands over soldier who crossed border, Cocaine worth $500m found hidden in charcoal shipment, Fake naked photos of thousands of women shared online, Tony Lewis: UK singer whose band The Outfield made it big in US, dies, Berlin mystery attack targets 70 museum artefacts, Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments. London spent most of the 20th century shrinking, with the population getting smaller every year from 1939 to 1991. Mark is a writer/editor who has written online and in print. Repowering’s existing eight energy co-ops across London have installed 532 kW of solar panels that will save 2,200 tonnes of CO2 emissions over their lifetime. “In Sweden, we would typically work with timber construction where we are delivering buildings of up to 20 storeys. On its streets, we’d see far fewer cars – with those that remain likely to be both electric and shared. This was further supported by measures to support active travel during the coronavirus pandemic: a £2bn ($2.6bn) national grant, and in London, temporary cycling lanes and car-free zones, some of which could become permanent. Following the release of an update report in early 2015, we’re now working to improve the delivery of London’s infrastructure and to make sure London receives the investment it needs to support housing, quality of life and economic growth. “Empowered citizens are essential to achieving net zero and creating a climate-resilient London.”. With over 300 languages spoken in the city and over 17 million tourists visiting the capital every year, it’s perhaps no surprise that there are petitions for its independence as a city-state. To request an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, braille or other format: We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days. The capital could see even more dramatic growth in the next 30 years. The peer suggested it was “high time” that the “consent” of Londoners was sought over how big the city should become.