Local Urban Spatial Structure and Emissions Upscaling (LUSSEU)

The project at a glance

Start date:

15 Jan 2025
Duration in months:

48
Funding:

FNR AFR PhD Grant
Principal Investigator(s):

Geoffrey CARUSO

About

Cities significantly contribute to climate change through their substantial urban energy consumption. Adjusting urban systems to reduce CO2 emissions is considered a noteworthy and effective approach in constructing low-carbon cities. In this study, we propose a simplified Land Use and Transportation Interaction (LUTI) model framework to estimate urban carbon emissions from the building and transportation sectors. Utilizing this model, we evaluate the impact of policy changes in urban layout, transport networks, and land use patterns on CO2 emissions. Our aim is to optimize urban spatial structures and transportation layouts to mitigate CO2 emissions. By integrating a land use model with a transportation model, our approach allows for a quantitative evaluation of carbon emissions across various urban scenarios. The model will be systematically calibrated using global city data. This research aims to provide insights into how changes in urban spatial structure affect energy demand and carbon emissions, ultimately informing sustainable carbon management strategies at the city level.