Holyrood’s inaugural Green City Deal event features a key line-up of speakers who will explore this as one of the landmark ideas as part of the Climate Emergency Response Group's (CERG) 12-point Climate Emergency Plan. This will entail discussion of the active travel, renewables and infrastructure developments at the heart of future developments and those already in motion which can be demonstrated as good practice.
In the programme for government it was announced that ambitious climate action needed to take place. Part of this response included the Green City Deals. With a view to building on the city deals that are already in place, these Green City Deals should seek to improve active infrastructure, renewables, provide infrastructure that supports a sustainable agenda and improve citizens access to carbon-neutral travel options.
Key Issues We'll Address With You
- An overview of the Green City Deals
- The Climate emergency and the 12-point plan of action
- Fostering Joint Partnerships to deliver Active Travel Schemes
- Examples of ground-breaking infrastructure change
Who should attend?
This conference provides an opportunity for those involved in city planning, transport infrastructure, technology, environmental policy and renewables on how the Green City Deals can be harnessed to best effect.
Confirmed Speakers
Dr Julie Clark, Senior Lecturer, University of the West of Scotland
Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity
John Lauder, Deputy Chief Executive, Sustrans
Craig McLaren, Director of Scotland and Ireland, Royal Town Planning Institute
Jane Laiolo, Group Manager, City Regeneration, Glasgow City Council
Adam McVey, Leader, City of Edinburgh Council
Tim Steiner, Divisional Director, Transport Planning, Jacobs
John Brennan, Senior Health Promotion Specialist (Physical Activity), NHS Lothian Health Promotion Service
Emily Ryder, Project Manager, Cycling UK
Gina Hanrahan, Head of Policy, WWF Scotland
Stephen O'Malley, Chief Executive, Civic Engineering
Agenda*
9:45 Registration and Refreshments
10:25 Welcome and Introduction from the Chair
Dr Julie Clark, Senior Lecturer, University of the West of Scotland
10:30 Session 1: Context: The Green City Deal
In this opening session, we will examine the targets Scotland has put in place for a greener infrastructure development, greener travel options and renewable and carbon-neutral developments. We will explore the important role of planning and how we can truly transform our urban environments whilst protecting our climate.
10:30 Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity
10:55 John Lauder, Deputy Chief Executive, Sustrans
11:20 Craig McLaren, Director of Scotland and Ireland, Royal Town Planning Institute
11:40 Refreshment Break
12:00 Session 2: Delivering Green City Deals, Active Infrastructure, Renewables, and Green Logic
This session will draw some of the key individuals within Scotland working towards the CERG's 12-point action plan, who will share some of the latest thinking and solutions for your own projects and take part in an interactive session so you can get the most value from their knowledge.
12:00 Specialist in Carbon reduction
12:15 Gina Hanrahan, Head of Policy, WWF Scotland
12:30 Leading Academic, Environment
12:45 Sweco
13:00 Lunch and Networking
13:45 Session 3: Good Practice and Next Steps
In our final session of the day, we will explore examples of some of the most exciting city transformations to date. A key component of the Green City Deal is the active travel aspect. A panel discussion on active travel will complete the day.
Glasgow Avenues Project
Stephen O'Malley, Chief Executive, Civic Engineering & Jane Laiolo, Group Manager, City Regeneration, Glasgow City Council
Edinburgh and South East Scotland
Adam McVey, Leader, City of Edinburgh Council
14.20 Active Travel/Infrastructure Panel
Tim Steiner, Divisional Director, Transport Planning, Jacobs
John Brennan, Senior Health Promotion Specialist (Physical Activity), NHS Lothian Health Promotion Service
Emily Ryder, Project Manager, Cycling UK
14:55 Chair’s Closing Remarks
Dr Julie Clark, Senior Lecturer, University of the West of Scotland
15:00 Close of Event
*Agenda subject to change