What might a Zero Carbon Ōtepoti look like?
Diverse range of low carbon lifestyles
A diverse range of low carbon lifestyles are enabled and embraced. More of us are living in warm and healthy homes, which cost less to run.
Variety of transport options
Many of us are getting to school or work in electric buses, and there are some speedy, convenient options for public transport to other parts of the South Island. More kids feel confident walking safely to school, and more residents feel able to commute by bike along a comprehensive network of safer, more pleasant roads and cycle ways. Some of us still need or prefer to commute by car – but for an increasing number of people, that commute might be in an electric vehicle, or perhaps sharing with others in the community.
People-friendly streets and connected neighbourhoods
Streets in the city are people-friendly, and neighbourhood centres bustle with residents making the most of local shops and services. People are better connected to each other and to experiences in nature, in part because communities have the support they need to innovate, co-create and share resources in vibrant local spaces.
Transition to a low carbon economy
Businesses are better supported and connected around low-emissions solutions – waste is far less common, and new business models have sprung up as Dunedin’s best minds have embraced economic opportunities in the transition to a low carbon economy.
By reducing our emissions here in Dunedin, we’re joining cities from all over the world working towards a positive climate future, while also improving the well being of our communities.
