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2016 - C40 Cities, Projects in development, from CAM 3.0

Row numberCity short nameCity nameCountryRegionReporting yearSectorEffective Action AreaWhat Scale and Status have you achieved for this action?Action DescriptionPrimary (major) financial mechanismTotal capital cost ($USD)
501SalvadorCity of SalvadorBrazilLatin America2015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesCurrently in effect and being pilotedFormulation of a Selective waste Collection program to meet the demands throughout the city.Loans10.000.001+
502SalvadorCity of SalvadorBrazilLatin America2015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationRunners Deployment for BRTLoans10.000.001+
503San FranciscoCity of San FranciscoUSANorth America2015Community-Scale DevelopmentStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationThe City's Planning Department is currently in the environmental review phase of adopting the Central Corridor Plan which supports the City's Eco-Districts strategy. The first eco-district is planned for the South of Market (SoMa) area, which emphasizes strategies such as transit oriented development and neighborhood-scale regeneration projects, among others. For more information regarding the City's eco-district plans see http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=3051.
504Santiago de ChileMunicipalidad de SantiagoChileLatin America2015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThe municipalities in the region have requested replacement of public lighting for greater energy efficiency systems, which to date have funded different systems in most of the communes.City's own funds / savings10.000.001+
505Santiago de ChileMunicipalidad de SantiagoChileLatin America2015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesCurrently in effect and being piloted"Santiago de Chile Recycles" is an initiative that aims to integrate public and private actions that lead to a more efficient and sustainable management of waste in the region, emphasizing recycling as a fundamental component of waste minimization, with the main goal to increase the percentage of residential solid waste recycling to 25% by 2019.City's own funds / savings1.000.001 - 2.000.000
506Santiago de ChileMunicipalidad de SantiagoChileLatin America2015BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationThe Sustainable Dwelling Standard is a best practice guide for improving the environmental performance of dwellings using objective criteria and verification. It is a national standard for use in the design and construction of new and refurbished dwellings, with a view of encouraging continuous improvement in sustainable construction. The Standard is owned and managed by Minvu and was launched in November 2013. The Standard covers four main categories of sustainability: Energy, Water, Waste and Health and Wellbeing.Developer contributions
507Santiago de ChileMunicipalidad de SantiagoChileLatin America2015Community-scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationIt is currently under development a Strategy to convert illegal dumping of solid waste into parks. There is also the Regional Public Policy of Green Areas, which foster the construction of more green spaces and recreational areas for the city.City's own funds / savings
508Santiago de ChileMunicipalidad de SantiagoChileLatin America2015Community-scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationOn the one hand, there is the Bike Path Master Plan, which promotes the construction of 70 km of bike paths in the Great Santiago de Chile; and on the other hand, there are different Transport projects, such as the NAMA Santiago de Chile Transport Green Zone (STGZ) that include initiatives to promote low carbon emission transport modes that would be implemented within a defined area in downtown Santiago de Chile, and also the development of the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) in the main avenue of the city, the "Alameda".City's own funds / savings
509Santiago de ChileMunicipalidad de SantiagoChileLatin America2015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportCurrently in effect and being pilotedIntercommunal public bike system currently in four districts of the region: BikeSantiago de Chile.Tolls / user charges
510Santiago de ChileMunicipalidad de SantiagoChileLatin America2015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationThe development of bike paths is one of the main focuses of the current administration of the region, which seeks to build at least 70 km of bicycle paths by 2017.City's own funds / savings
511São PauloPrefeitura de São PauloBrazilLatin America2015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesCurrently in effect and being pilotedThe municipality launched a public/ private partnership to change about 620.000 lamps into LED.
512SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingCurrently in effect and being pilotedA component of an effort to reduce energy use intensity within the municipal building portfolio 20% by 2020.
513SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingCurrently in effect and being pilotedSeattle City Light and Community Power Works currently offer a home energy assessment resulting in an Energy Performance Score at a subsidized rate. Seattle 2013 Climate Action Plan calls for the development of a pilot program on home energy disclosure requirements at the point of sale.
514SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationCurrently in effect and being pilotedSeattle City Light manages a Community Solar program in which individuals can purchase shares of solar arrays in public parks. Seattle Energy Code updates will require on-site renewable energy systems or an alternative compliance path for multifamily housing over 3 stories tall.
515SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015Community-scale DevelopmentCompact citiesCurrently in effect and being pilotedThe Seattle 2030 District is an interdisciplinary public-private collaborative working to create a groundbreaking high-performance building district in downtown Seattle.
516SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationEfforts to expand existing and establish new district energy systems are underway in two neighborhoods. Waste heat from sewage lines, hospitals, and data centers are primary among the fuels being considered for these systems.
517SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015Finance and Economic DevelopmentDeveloping the green economyCurrently in effect and being pilotedLaunched of the “High Performance Buildings Pilot Project”—a unique public-private partnership between the City of Seattle, Microsoft, the Seattle 2030 District and several of Seattle’s most recognizable companies and institutions including the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Sheraton Hotel, and Boeing (these buildings represent 2 million sf). • This pilot will test an innovative information technology-based energy management platform to drive more energy efficiency through the aggregation and analysis of millions of points of data within buildings and energy systems in real-time. • We have two primary goals for this project: (1) reduction of carbon footprint and substantial return on investment for key partners (e.g. utilities, building owners, and technology providers) and (2) increase market awareness of new technologies to improve energy efficiency. • This pilot is supported by a grant from the US Department of Energy and the Economic Development Administration.
518SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThe City funds implementation of exclusive transit lanes and traffic signal priority for transit in priority transit routes to supplement transit agency measures.
519SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThe City funds implementation of exclusive transit lanes and traffic signal priority for transit in priority transit routes to supplement transit agency measures.
520SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThe City funds implementation of exclusive transit lanes and traffic signal priority for transit in priority transit routes to supplement transit agency measures.
521SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportCurrently in effect and being pilotedWill be increasing bicycle signals dedicated for cycle tracks. Will be expanding signal detection during all pavement improvement projects.
522SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThe City supports community based programs such as tool libraries and barter fairs.
523SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationThe City is exploring district energy opportunities including use of sewer line heat.
524SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015AdaptationNoneCurrently in effect and being pilotedSeattle Steam is a privately-owned utility that provides reliable and sustainable heat to approximately 200 buildings in Seattle's Central Business District and First Hill neighborhoods. Additional opportunities to develop district energy systems are being evaluated.
525SeattleCity of SeattleUSANorth America2015AdaptationNoneCurrently in effect and being pilotedUpgrading infrastructure at hydroelectric projections to reduce wildfire hazard risk.
526SeoulSeoul Metropolitan GovernmentSouth KoreaEast Asia2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationCurrently in effect and being pilotedEncouraging to adopt geothermal energy for new construction and renovation
527SeoulSeoul Metropolitan GovernmentSouth KoreaEast Asia2015Community-scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationBuilding more public transfer hubs (e.g. Sadang station)
528SeoulSeoul Metropolitan GovernmentSouth KoreaEast Asia2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityProduction and distribution of biofuel from waste cooking oil
529SeoulSeoul Metropolitan GovernmentSouth KoreaEast Asia2015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityTechnological support and education programs for rooftop gardens and greenings
530SeoulSeoul Metropolitan GovernmentSouth KoreaEast Asia2015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsCurrently in effect and being pilotedReduction of transit distance between bus stops and subway stations by relocating bus stops and improving structure
531StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingCurrently in effect and being pilotedSmart meters have been installed in many new houses, and are more or less required in new buildings within Stockholm city. This is something that is continously ongoing in the city.City's own funds / savings
532StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityGeothermal heating systems are very popular for buildings that are not located in areas close to the district heating system. It is part of Stockholm City's Environmental Plan or Miljöprogramm.City's own funds / savings
533StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityHeat pumps are very popular for buildings that are not located in areas close to the district heating system.It is part of Stockholm City's Environmental Plan or Miljöprogramm.City's own funds / savings
534StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationStill under consideration or awaiting final authorisationHållbara Järva: Järva districts Rinkeby, Husby, Akalla and Kista is along Sweden's solar densest area of over 10,000 square meters of solar cells. Stockholm housing Swedish Housing and Family Housing and Real Estate and sport administration has invested heavily in solar panels in the area of solar cells installed on the roof and walls, which is expected to provide energy for around 15-20 percent of the property's electricity needs in bostadshusetn and 6 percent in the swimming pools. The solar cells are expected to generate 1.3 million kWh of solar electricity per year. Similiar projects are being incorporated in the Stockholm Royal Seaport and Hammarby Sjöstaden.City's own funds / savings
535StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThe city has biomass heating both for individual buildings, blocks heating. Switching fuel from oil to pellets in blocks heat boilers. Many buildings are switching from oil to district heating.City's own funds / savings
536StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Community-scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programsCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThe city has a strategy for redevelopment of old brownfields to use for new city districts. In most cases eco city districts. For example in Stockholm Royal Seaport and Hammarby Sjöstad.Developer contributions
537StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Community-scale DevelopmentCompact citiesCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThree Urban Development Areas are developing into eco district. One eco district is almost completed. Ongoing and to be completed within 2015-2016.City's own funds / savings
538StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Community-scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the citySpecified in the Master Plan, taking into account during the land use planning.City's own funds / savings
539StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Community-scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThe city has several nature reserves and plans to reserve more land.City's own funds / savings
540StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Community-scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityGreen spaces are an important part of the city's profile. The land has a number of areas protected by binding legislation, Nature reserve.City's own funds / savings
541StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Community-scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityAll natural areas have some sort of management plan. Nature reserves have specific management plans. Ongoing and prioritized in Stockholm city.City's own funds / savings
542StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Community-scale DevelopmentLow carbon industrial zonesCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityKista science center. An ICT cluster in Kista, one of the city´s suburbs. This is also done in another area called Högdalen with smaller companies.City's own funds / savings
543StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railCurrently in effect and being pilotedThe regional council has a pilot project of electric buses in an area of Stockholm called Ropsten with hopes of expanding the project to other areas of the city.City's own funds / savings
544StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityExisting tram lines are being extended. New tunnel for commuter trains under the city is being built. This network is continously being updated and improved and expanded in areas throughout the city, and new metro is nearing end construction called "City Banan". Track capacity is increased in order to increase frequencies on routes where capacity limit is reached.City's own funds / savings
545StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Mass TransitSmart public transportCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityThe city has a car sharing system that is now run by private operators. The city has developed a smart systems for effective use. The city has information about car sharing and the development of technology that facilitates the management of members of a carpool. The city also has a map of electric vehicle charge statations, as well as higher parking charges to encourage people to take public transport as well as real-time public transport information that is available at all metro and buss stops.Developer contributions
546StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Mass TransitSmart public transportCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityAdvanced system with a camera that reads the vehicle's license plate. Fee is deducted directly from the vehicle owner's bank account.City's own funds / savings
547StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Mass TransitSmart public transportCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityApplied in the workplace with office work, and in Stockholm city where possible it is encouraged to work home from time to time, however for hospital and school staff this is obviously not a possibility.Source pending identification/not yet determined
548TorontoCity of TorontoCanadaNorth America2015Private TransportCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the cityA Consolidated Green Fleet Plan was developed for 2014-2018. The Plan focuses on emissions from the operation of almost 10,000 on-road and off-road vehicles and equipment owned and operated by the City of Toronto.
549StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Outdoor LightingSmart lightingCurrently in effect and being pilotedRadio control system (on/off, depending on the luminance of the sky). In LED-luminaries integrated automatic night time reduction. Stockholm city has a priority to create a safe city- for this reason lighting is always on during the evenings and when the sun goes down.City's own funds / savings
550StockholmCity of StockholmSwedenEurope2015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportCurrently in effect and being pilotedWithin the project Sustainable Järva are courses especially for immigrant women. Most people who have grown up in Sweden can ride a bicycle. Traffic rules are taught to children in many schools. Furthermore, the city provides cycle classes to children in grade-school 3-4 weeks every spring in the middle of Stockholm City, the project is ongoing and allows more than 1000s of children to learn how to ride a bike, bike saftey in the city and other good tips.City's own funds / savings

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Publicly reported projects in development across C40 cities from the CAM (Climate Action in Megacities) 3.0 study undertaken by C40 and Arup, supported by the City Leadership Initiative at UCL.
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