Victoria “spain” best practice

National University of MalaysiaFaculty of Engineering and Built Environmental

KA6413 : Sustainable Urban Design

Prof. Ir. Dr. Riza Atiq Abdullah O.K. Rahmat

Prepared by:Afaq Ahmed P71060

Aeyman Abozed Breem P71041

Wadee Yahya Alshami P71069

 Victoria “Spain” Best Practice

Introduction

Victoria is the capital city of

the authority of Alava and of

the autonomous community

of the Basque Country in

northern Spain with a

population of 235,661

people. It is the second

largest Basque city, with area

of 276 km²

IntroductionVictoria city has a long track record in developing and implementing policies for achieving a sustainable City that offers a high quality of life for its citizens. For many years the City has had a strong commitment towards Environmentally friendly (healthy) mobility through ongoing investments.

Victoria Practices

Contribution to global climate change

Transport

Green urban area

Nature and biodiversity

Quality of air

Water consumption

Waste water treatment

Environmental management.

OBJECTIVES To promote sustainable development by being an

example of integrated approach towards sustainable planning.

To modify the mobility habits of the public in order to foster more sustainable transport.

To integrate technology, innovation and the environmental behavior.

To achieve preservation of natural resources in every day life.

Contribution to the climate change

Reducing CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons per year

and in the long term, making Victoria a "carbon

neutral" city.

Over 65% of the greenhouse gas emissions are

associated with energy consumption of the

industrial and transport sectors.

POPULATION DENSITY

This means that around 31.66% of the population lives within 1000 m of the center of the City, 74.04% of the population lives within 2000 m, 96.30% of the population lives within 3000 m, allowing over 90 % of the population to live within 300 m of the basic services that are normally required.

Transport

Improvement of the public transport network:

Introduction of two tram lines.

Restructuring of the network of public transport

buses.

Construction and installation of infrastructures to

give priority to public buses.

Transport

More cycle lanes. Free bicycle loan

service.

Restructuring of the network

of public transport buses. Construction and installation

of infrastructures to give

priority to public buses.

Pedestrianizing streets and measures to limit traffic in the City Centre.

installation of header flow reducers.

Transport

Green urban area

GREEN INTEGRATED SPACES

The percentage of public green and water areas has increased over the last few years in the city. Moreover, most public natural and cultivated areas have been maintained.

The high quality of life is based on excellent levels of green areas, parks, gardens, avenues, boulevards and cyclist and pedestrian routes.

Nature and biodiversity

Maintenance and

improvement of its

biodiversity was a key and

priority issue for the city.

Identification of the most

significant natural

conservation areas in the

municipality.

Green Belt

The main aim

 Restoring and recovering

the outlying areas of

Victoria, both from the

environmental and social

viewpoint.

Create a large green area

for entertaining

use around the city.

Air quality Victoria City Council has been working to achieve acceptable air

quality levels throughout to:

Minimize the negative impacts of air pollution on health and the

environment.

Promote the reduction of greenhouse gases and to support the

council's climate change protection program.

A wide range of air pollution control measures to achieve and attain

ambient standards, including source-based controls, pro-active

controls, market incentives, self-regulation and community-based

solutions have been implemented.

Air Quality Management Plan To reduce the emissions of greenhouse gasesTo implement an optimal air quality

assessment and forecasting system.To promote a clean and healthy environment

for all citizens within the city.To minimize the negative impacts of air

pollution on health and the environment.

WATER QUALITY

Improvement in supply quality control.

Establishment of a remote control system for

treating water for drinking.

Analytical control tests on arrival (taps) to monitor

the entire process of supply and revision of facilities.

Adaptation of the Drinking Water Laboratory in

order to achieve ISO 17025certificate.

Implementation of a legionella and enter viruses

control in water catchments and networks.

Noise pollution

Victoria has developed three noise maps which will reduce noise levels.

The aim of the Mobility Plan is to :reduce noise levels due to traffic. The new noise map will evaluate the

improvements gained through its application.

sources of noise pollution are:

• Traffic.• Neighborhood noise.• Leisure areas during weekends.• Construction activities.• The airport.• The railway network.

Waste Production and Management

The City currently collects glass, paper and carton,

packaging and grey fraction through specifically designated

containers distributed throughout the City.

Rural areas have containers for oil disposal.

Household and commercial waste such as furniture, textile

or paint is disposed in fixed Clean Points and mobile Green

Points. Electronic devices, batteries or medicines can be

disposed in the corresponding's shops, pharmacies or also in

Clean Points.

Waste managementwaste collection trucks.Reduce the amount of waste generated.Recycle.Reject products wrapped in containers that

generate unnecessary waste.Make those who generate a form of waste that

is difficult to recycle or is hazardous responsible for their actions.

Zero Increase in Waste Generation

Preventing the generation of waste at source, encouraging reuse and other systems that minimize the amount of waste that needs to be treated.

The aim is to reduce the amount of municipal waste, both household and commercial.

BuildingBioclimatic design of

buildings in the new

areas of expansion of

the city.

Installation of solar

panels for housing and

municipal facilities.

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