Smart City Planning for the West Dongba of Beijing
Beijing Municipal Institute reduces carbon emissions by increasing travel efficiency
SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE
Healthy Cities
Story Highlights
Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG Goal 1
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
SDG Goal 2
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
SDG Goal 3
Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
SDG Goal 4
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
SDG Goal 5
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
SDG Goal 6
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
SDG Goal 7
Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
SDG Goal 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full employment, & decent work for all.
SDG Goal 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization & foster innovation.
SDG Goal 10
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
SDG Goal 11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
SDG Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
SDG Goal 13
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
SDG Goal 14
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
SDG Goal 15
Life on Land
Sustainably manage ecosystems, combat desertification, reverse land degradation, & halt biodiversity loss.
SDG Goal 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Foster peaceful & inclusive societies, ensure justice access, & build effective, accountable institutions at all levels.
SDG Goal 17
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation & revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
UTILIZED SOFTWARE
CUBE
LOCATION
China
ORGANIZATION/COMPANY
Beijing Municipal Institute of City Planning & Design
PROJECT SUMMARY
The northeast part of Beijing’s Choyang District is not known for sufficient public transportation options despite few people owning cars, leaving commuting needs unmet. To address the problem, the Beijing Municipal Institute of City Planning & Design began developing multiple rail lines and two subway stations for the district that will spark an overall transformation and rebirth of the project area, as well as promote various modes of green and active transportation, including bicycles. However, they knew proper planning for the project was critical. The team used CUBE to analyze travel volume, distribution, and modes of transportation to and from the district. Using the information to optimize the design, the organization improved travel efficiency by 15% and significantly reduced the use of carbon-emitting vehicles while easing navigation through the city and improving health.