This panel will discuss urban climate change response in the age of the smart city. As greenhouse gas emissions reduction measures and climate action plans are implemented in cities, it becomes necessary to consider which visions of ‘smart’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘low carbon’ are being implemented and by whom. Panelists will examine the implementation of low-carbon transformations for urban infrastructure, with a focus on data-driven urban sustainability governance and the politics of the transition to smart/low carbon cities.
Moderator: Laura Tozer, University of Toronto
How Ontario Municipalities are Engaging Energy Users in a Low-Carbon Energy Transition Christina Hoicka, York University
Developing Transformative Capacity for Urban Decarbonization in Stockholm, London and San Francisco Laura Tozer, Durham University
Innovation and Politics in Implementing Sustainable Transport Policies: A Case Study of New York City Rui Mao, University of Toronto
Towards a Smart and Sustainable Energy Culture: Lessons for Engaging Consumers Bronwyn Lazowski, University of Waterloo
