Melbourne Energy Institute

The Future of Cities in the Low Carbon Economy

Overview

What will cities look like in a low carbon economy? Should we expect a radically different way of life? What role will information technology play in the future city and the process of transformation; will there be enough power to run the internet? In light of these, and other important questions regarding the future of cities, experts will discuss challenges and innovation in areas such as building design, heating and cooling, lighting, transport, and information/communication technologies.

Speakers

 

  • Professor Rob Adams AM (Director, City Design, City of Melbourne)

  • Professor Chris Ryan (Director, Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab, University of Melbourne)

  • Mr Michael Ambrose (Group Leader, Urban Dynamics and Transition group, CSIRO)

  • Professor Rod Tucker (Director, Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society, University of Melbourne)

  • Chair: Mr Peter Mares (ABC Radio National, Swinburne University of Technology)

 

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