The Effect of Reducing Carbon Emissions, According to the Introduction of U-City System

Since emissions are recognized as the biggest contribution to climate change, the needs and international efforts for emissions reduction are increasing. The developed countries are driving strategies to boost green industry as a new growth engine. Following this global trend, based on the ongoing U-City project as a new city model, it is required to analyze the changes of emissions in U-City to identify its potential for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This study aims at identifying the potential and effects on reduction by analyzing the level of emissions before and after introducing U-City. Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-City & Ilsan-Gu, Goyang-City among Phase I new tow ns were selected as model cities before introducing U-City and Dongtan-Dong, Hwaseong-City as a model city after introducing U-City. The result showed 30% reduction of emissions in the comparison of tw o models.