Carbon

GreenCity’s goal is to reduce Green House Gas Emissions  through management of on-site carbon production, as well as sequestration.  With that goal, GreenCity can become a model in Virginia for implementing the Commonwealth’s Clean Energy goals.

• Development - Buildings  account for approximately 30% of Virginia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions. GreenCity will minimize impacts through environmentally efficient construction, occupancy, heating and electricity. 

• Transportation - Transportation accounts for 28% of Virginia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions. One of the many goals of GreenCity is to reduce GHG emissions through utilization of improved regional mass transit connections, and reduction of reliance on single occupancy autos using combustion engines for local trips within the 20-minute neighborhoods. GreenCity’s 20-minute living and mixed-use district will promote fewer trips. 

• Carbon Sequestration - Improve carbon sequestration through responsible management of the existing wetlands and enhance existing and new tree canopy. Additionally, materials like heavy timber and cross laminated timber will receive preferential use within the district.