Modeling Urban Sustainability - Treasure Island

The USI is collaborating with the design firm ARUP to design what they hope to be the first high density, mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhoods in China that will generate all energy needs on site by using a combination of photo-voltaics, wind energy and biogas. Car dependence will be reduced dramatically with easy, safe pedestrian and bike greenway access to transit stops. Several cities are now competing for the demonstration project The City of San Francisco has recently announced a $5billion project to design a sustainable community at Treasure Island. The Berkeley Institute of the Environment has been approached by ARUP to collaborate in this exciting development project. in particular, ARUP is looking for improved environmetnal indicators and innovative systems modeling techniques. Contact the Berkeley Institute of thee Environment for more information.