A post-peak vision of local planning in Hamilton, Ontario
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Dr. Richard Gilbert was commissioned by the city of Hamilton to report on the potential impacts of peak oil on Hamilton and its development strategy. His report was delivered April 28th this year, very much resembling the vision of Relocalized living supported here at the Post Carbon Institute.
Energy Bulletin is hosting a two-part report on Dr. Gilbert's vision for post fossil fuel Hamilton, originally posted on Raise the Hammer, a non-partisan citizen website devoted to dialogue on making Hamilton a better city in which to live.
At the end of the article, see links for Dr. Gilbert's full report and more on how Hamilton is bringing the issue of peak oil to the forefront of city planning.
Click here to go to the Energy Bulletin report.
Dr. Gilbert will be speaking in Vancouver on June 7, 2006 hosted by the BC Sustainable Energy Association.
Transport Revolutions
A forum presented by the BC Sustainable Energy Association, Wednesday June 7 6:00pm-7:00pm, at Strathcona Room, Vancouver City Hall -- 453 West 12th Ave.
The lives of people around the world, particularly in developed countries, depend on inexpensive movement of people and goods. Transport is becoming much more expensive, chiefly because ofrising fuel prices, but also because of costly pollution controls and enhanced security procedures. To address these issues, the BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) is proud to present a forum featuring Anthony Perl, Director of Simon Fraser University Urban Studies Program, and Richard Gilbert, Transportation Consultant to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and visiting Professor at SFU. In addition to speaking about their current literary collaboration, Perl and Gilbert will describe the challenges that arise from our dependence on fossil fueled transportation and the end of cheap oil, and will propose possible responses to ensure that the effective, secure movement of people and goods continues - in ways that minimize environmental impacts and make the best use of renewable sources of energy.
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