City & County of Swansea, GB
Unitary Authority in Wales
United Kingdom
City & County of Swansea, GB advances carbon-neutral goals with 71 and 72 The Kingsway development
The five-story office building relies on rooftop solar panels for zero-emission power. A planned rainwater collection system reduces potable water usage on grounds maintenance. Tenants experience lower energy costs thanks to ground-source heating and heat recovery systems. Swansea and its project partners are integrating 71 and 72 The Kingsway into surrounding multi-use travels. The development is scheduled to open in 2023.
City & County of Swansea, GB
United Kingdom
City & County of Cardiff Council, GB encourages active travel among kids with school scooter program
Schools participating in the council's School Streets program receive scooters, bikes, and active travel lesson plans. Local students learn how active travel can improve their health while reducing emissions. This program also highlights how to safely operate scooters and bikes as part of a larger public transportation system. The council will distribute 450 scooters and bikes as part of the program.
City & County of Swansea, GB
United Kingdom
City & County of Swansea, GB keeps city center clean with recycling and mini-sweeper efforts
A one-year pilot with Hubbub added 119 recycling bins for glass, metal, and plastic containers. This trial was paired with the #Intheloop social media campaign and a public art display made from recycled materials. Local officials also purchased two Hako Citymaster sweepers that provide all-weather cleaning for side streets. The Citymaster has a narrow frame and small turn radius that reaches places inaccessible to Swansea's existing fleet.
City & County of Swansea, GB
United Kingdom
City & County of Swansea develops pipeline for adult care services with Communities Together pilot
The Communities Together pilot fosters the creation and growth of small businesses that serve at-home care patients in Clydach and Gower. Swansea streamlines support payments from residents in need of services to newly created businesses. Project partner Swansea Council for Voluntary Service recruits volunteers and employees for these ventures. Council leaders use this program to encourage innovations in adult care while filling service gaps created by COVID-19.
City & County of Swansea, GB
United Kingdom
City & County of Swansea, GB advances plans for a council-owned solar farm at former landfill
The council sent its plan for a 17-acre solar farm at the former Tir John landfill to the Welsh government for approval. This facility would produce 3 megawatts per year and generate revenues when energy is sent to the national grid. Council officials estimate a 3% annual reduction in Swansea's carbon footprint through 2050. Solar panels on capped landfills could produce zero-emission energy for Swansea and beyond starting in 2022.
City & County of Swansea, GB
United Kingdom
City & County of Swansea, GB introduces Lookout interactive experience for Copr Bay development
Local officials worked with Swansea University to add augmented reality stations throughout the former Swansea Central district. Each "digital binocular" station shows the viewer past, present, and future views of Copr Bay. City center visitors can also take a selfie with district features like the new 3,500-seat arena. Lookout stations are hands-free to protect users from COVID-19 and include two views to accommodate different user heights.
City & County of Swansea, GB
United Kingdom
City & County of Swansea, GB trials Houses as Power Stations initiative on council housing
The collaboration with Cardiff University focused on cutting energy bills for six council houses in Craig-cefn-parc. Each house was outfitted with rooftop solar panels and a battery to store excess energy. Contractors added ground-source pumps for low-cost heating. The pilot also added traditional upgrades like new doors, weather-proof windows, and exterior insulation. Swansea and Cardiff University completed these upgrades over 18 months.
City & County of Swansea, GB
United Kingdom