As engineers continue to improve existing green technologies, the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town will demonstrate just how effective the current systems are when installed within new receptive structures. Panasonic, in collaboration with eight other companies, aim to turn one of its old factory sites in Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan into a planned city that will act as an ideal example of eco-conscious living in both the residential and commercial realms.
Solar panels will cover every roof, a network of sensors will control urban illumination, roads will be designed for electric vehicles, and the capacity to store wind energy and rainwater will make this an exemplary zero-emissions metropolis. The energy-efficient urban environment will see infrastructure complete as early as 2014, with a goal to complete the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town by the end of 2018.
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The Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town Will Be a Planned Eco Conurbation
Trend Themes
1. Green Technologies - The development of new and improved green technologies will continue to drive the creation of sustainable cities like the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town.
2. Smart Cities - The integration of sensors, renewable energy systems, and smart infrastructure will enable the development of more sustainable and eco-conscious cities.
3. Zero-emissions Metropolis - The construction of a city with solar panels, electric vehicle infrastructure, and energy storage capabilities presents opportunities for creating zero-emissions urban environments.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can contribute to the development and implementation of solar panels, wind energy storage, and rainwater harvesting systems for sustainable cities.
2. Urban Infrastructure - The urban infrastructure industry has the potential to create smart cities by integrating sensors, data networks, and sustainable transportation systems.
3. Green Construction - Green construction companies can play a crucial role in building eco-conscious cities by implementing energy-efficient building materials and sustainable design practices.