How can cities help meet the UK’s net zero targets?
This event explored the question, is the reform of urban planning the answer to net zero?
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Net Zero: let’s recognise the importance of spatial planning
How our spatial footprint dictates our carbon footprint: the denser the greener
Spending Review 2021: Centre for Cities’ key research as departments prepare their submissions
Government departments are currently preparing their submissions for the Treasury’s upcoming Spending Review. Here is Centre for Cities’ key research to help inform this work.
How urban planning is key to net zero: evidence from London
Researcher Guilherme Rodrigues analyses carbon emissions from across the capital to conclude that encouraging density will help cities reach net zero.
Why we need more electric vehicles, but fewer cars, to reach net zero
Switching to electric vehicles will help us on the road to net zero, but to reach our destination most of us will need to ditch cars entirely.
Why cities should be at the heart of the Government’s net zero goal
Cities are big carbon emitters, but their density means they can also play a big part in reaching net zero.
Net zero: decarbonising the city
The UK has pledged to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This report sets out what needs to change if cities and large towns are to lead the way in helping the Government achieve this goal.
Net zero: what is the carbon footprint of my city?
Explore the carbon footprint of your city or town to see how sectors contribute to total carbon emissions and how it compares to other places.