{"id":2400,"date":"2020-06-30T09:22:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T16:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iisd.org\/savi\/?post_type=savi-project&p=2400"},"modified":"2021-04-27T12:09:25","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T19:09:25","slug":"c3s-use-case-green-buildings-in-south-africas-paterson-park-precinct","status":"publish","type":"savi-project","link":"https:\/\/www.iisd.org\/savi\/project\/c3s-use-case-green-buildings-in-south-africas-paterson-park-precinct\/","title":{"rendered":"C3S Use Case: Green Buildings in South Africa\u2019s Paterson Park Precinct"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The need for robust, authoritative\nclimate data is vital for plans to develop a potential \u201ceco-district\u201d in\nJohannesburg, South Africa. The City of Johannesburg has asked IISD to estimate\nhow much better \u201cgreen\u201d buildings perform relative to the current ones in the\nPaterson Park District, using the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) best-in-class\nclimate data to inform this assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The C3S integrated SAVi assessment<\/a> has important implications for the city\u2019s efforts to transition to low-carbon or net-zero carbon emission pathway. The results help inform the city\u2019s decision-makers as it considers adopting green building standards and investing in sustainable buildings in Paterson Park and other precincts, as well as across Johannesburg overall.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johannesburg is investing in\ninfrastructure upgrades and new social facilities in the Paterson Precinct to\nsupport further private sector investments in housing and business\ndevelopments. Also envisioned are improved environmental standards in order to\noptimize Paterson Precinct\u2019s environmental resilience and sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Paterson Park Precinct will involve an easily walkable, urban environment featuring various cultural and recreation activities. The project includes an upgraded recreational center, a new library building, an indoor sport facility, a craft center, and various outdoor sports facilities. Construction has been underway in the precinct for various months and is due to conclude in mid-2020. The Precinct is within walking distance from Johannesburg\u2019s public bus rapid transit (BRT) network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SAVi assessment includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n