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Project Code [2008-PhD-CC-1]

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Project title

The Cleaner, Greener, Leaner Study: Combating climate change through planning for sustainable transport.

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Dublin City University (DCU)

Lead Applicant

Catherine Woods

Project Abstract

It is hypothesised that the way we plan and design our communities and transport systems matters for sustainable transport behaviours, human health and the natural environment. For example, the rise in obesity and overweight among Irish children, the number of yearly deaths due to car crashes, and Ireland?s increased carbon emission may be associated - in part - with an increase in car-dependent suburban estates and the lack of viable public transport. Instead of an individual problem, Ireland may have a planning problem. This research proposal tests this hypothesis; the end goal is to provide evidence and measures to better inform the planning process and to suggest sustainable models by determining the extent to which planning effects the environment, transport behaviours and human well-being.

Grant Approved

�79,703.00

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

Socio Economic and Technological Climate Solutions and Transition Management

Start Date

12/01/2009

Initial Projected Completion Date

12/01/2012