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Slide 1: Introduction

 Conesby Quarry is a former mudstone/ironstone quarry located about 3.2

km north of Scunthorpe town centre1.
 The site has been partially landfilled with industrial waste from the adjacent
steelworks and has potential for further landfilling, mineral extraction and
rail access1.
 The site covers an area of about 83 hectares and has a potential void space
of 2.7 million cubic metres1.
 The site is currently non-operational and has limited environmental value1.
 The aim of this presentation is to propose a vision for transforming Conesby
Quarry into a smart sustainable city that can provide economic, social and
environmental benefits for the region and contribute to the UK’s net zero
target by 20502.

Slide 2: The concept of a smart sustainable city

 A smart sustainable city is an innovative city that uses information and

communication technologies (ICTs) and other means to improve quality of
life, efficiency of urban operation and services, and competitiveness, while
ensuring that it meets the needs of present and future generations with
respect to economic, social, environmental and cultural aspects3.
 A smart sustainable city can address the challenges of climate change,
resource scarcity, population growth, urbanization and social inequality by
adopting a circular economy approach that aims to reduce, reuse and recycle
materials and resources4.
 A smart sustainable city can also leverage the opportunities of digitalization,
renewable energy, green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, social
innovation and participatory governance to enhance its resilience,
inclusiveness, livability and attractiveness5.

Slide 3: The vision for Conesby Quarry

 The vision for Conesby Quarry is to create a mixed-use urban development

that integrates residential, commercial, industrial, educational, recreational
and cultural functions in a compact and connected layout6.
 The development will be powered by 100% renewable energy sources, such
as solar, wind, biomass and geothermal, and will use smart grids and meters
to optimize energy use and distribution7.
 The development will also implement a zero-waste strategy that minimizes
waste generation and maximizes waste recovery and valorization, through
measures such as product design, material substitution, reuse, repair,
remanufacturing, recycling and composting8.
  The development will incorporate green and blue infrastructure, such as
parks, gardens, wetlands, ponds and streams, to provide ecosystem services,
such as water purification, flood control, carbon sequestration, biodiversity
conservation, recreation and well-being9.
 The development will foster a sense of community and social cohesion, by
providing affordable and accessible housing, public transport, health care,
education, culture and leisure facilities, and by enabling citizen participation
and co-creation in urban planning and management10.

Slide 4: The timeline for Conesby Quarry

 The timeline for Conesby Quarry is based on the following milestones:

o 2024: Start of the construction phase, which will involve site
preparation, infrastructure development, building construction and
landscaping11.
o 2035: Completion of the first phase of the development, which will
cover about 40% of the site area and accommodate about 10,000
residents and 5,000 workers12.
o 2050: Completion of the second phase of the development, which will
cover the remaining 60% of the site area and accommodate about
20,000 residents and 7000 workers13.
o 2100: Full maturity of the development, which will have reached a
stable state of operation and maintenance, and will have achieved net
zero emissions, zero waste and high levels of social and
environmental performance14.

Slide 5: The net zero strategy for Conesby Quarry

 The net zero strategy for Conesby Quarry is based on the following
principles:
o Avoiding or reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the source, by
using low-carbon materials and technologies, improving energy
efficiency and conservation, and promoting sustainable consumption
and production patterns15.
o Enhancing or restoring natural carbon sinks, by increasing vegetation
cover, protecting and restoring peatlands, and applying regenerative
agriculture and forestry practices16.
o Offsetting or compensating residual emissions, by investing in
verified carbon credits from projects that reduce or remove emissions
elsewhere, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, forest
conservation and restoration, and carbon capture and storage17.

Slide 6: The net zero scorecard for Conesby Quarry

  The net zero scorecard for Conesby Quarry is a tool to measure and monitor
the progress and performance of the development towards achieving net
zero emissions by 205018.
 The scorecard consists of four indicators: net emissions, net energy, net
waste and net impact19.
 Net emissions: The difference between the total greenhouse gas emissions
generated by the development and the total greenhouse gas emissions
avoided, reduced, sequestered or offset by the development.
 Net energy: The difference between the total energy demand and the total
energy supply of the development, taking into account the renewable and
non-renewable sources, the energy efficiency and the energy storage.
 Net waste: The difference between the total waste generated and the total
waste recovered by the development, taking into account the waste
prevention, reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and disposal.
 Net impact: The difference between the total positive and negative impacts
of the development on the environment, society and economy, taking into
account the indicators of biodiversity, water, air quality, health, well-being,
education, employment, income and innovation.

Slide 7: The net zero scenario for Conesby Quarry

 The net zero scenario for Conesby Quarry is an illustrative projection of

how the development could achieve net zero emissions by 2050, based on
the assumptions and data from the previous slides.
 The scenario shows the expected trends and values of the net zero scorecard
indicators over time, from 2024 to 2050.
 The scenario assumes that the development will follow a linear trajectory of
emission reduction, energy transition, waste management and impact
generation, with an annual improvement rate of 3.5%.
 The scenario also assumes that the development will offset its residual
emissions by purchasing carbon credits from verified projects that have a
high co-benefit potential for the SDGs.
 The scenario results in the following outcomes by 2050:
o Net emissions: -10,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year, which
means that the development will be a net carbon sink and will
contribute to the UK’s net zero target.
o Net energy: 0 megawatt hours per year, which means that the
development will be energy self-sufficient and will rely entirely on
renewable sources.
o Net waste: 0 tonnes per year, which means that the development will
be waste-free and will recover all the materials and resources from its
waste streams.
o Net impact: +100 points per year, which means that the development
will have a positive net impact on the environment, society and
economy, and will support the achievement of the SDGs.
Slide 8: The conclusion and recommendations for Conesby Quarry

 Conesby Quarry has the potential to become a smart sustainable city that
can provide multiple benefits for the region and the country, and that can
achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
 The recommendations are as follows:
o To secure the necessary funding, partnerships and approvals for the
implementation of the development, and to ensure its alignment with
the national and local policies and plans.
o To engage the stakeholders and the community in the co-design and
co-management of the development, and to ensure its inclusiveness,
accessibility and affordability.
o To monitor and evaluate the progress and performance of the
development, and to apply adaptive management and continuous
improvement practices.
o To communicate and disseminate the results and lessons learned from
the development, and to inspire and influence other similar initiatives.

Slide 9: The appearance of Conesby Quarry in 2024

 In 2024, the construction phase of the development will have started, and
the site will be undergoing site preparation, infrastructure development,
building construction and landscaping.
 The site will be divided into four zones: residential, commercial, industrial
and recreational, each with its own design and function.
 The residential zone will consist of low-rise and medium-rise buildings,
with a mix of apartments, townhouses and detached houses, arranged around
courtyards and green spaces.
 The commercial zone will consist of office buildings, retail shops,
restaurants and cafes, with a pedestrian-oriented and lively streetscape.
 The industrial zone will consist of warehouses, factories, workshops and
laboratories, with a focus on clean and green technologies and industries.
 The recreational zone will consist of parks, gardens, sports fields,
playgrounds and cultural facilities, with a variety of amenities and activities
for the residents and visitors.
 The development will also feature a network of roads, paths, cycle lanes and
public transport links, connecting the different zones and providing access to
the surrounding areas.
 The development will use low-carbon materials and technologies, such as
timber, bamboo, recycled concrete, solar panels, wind turbines and
 geothermal heat pumps, to reduce its environmental impact and enhance its
energy performance .

Slide 10: The appearance of Conesby Quarry in 2035

 In 2035, the first phase of the development will have been completed, and
the site will have become a vibrant and attractive urban area, with about
10,000 residents and 5,000 workers.
 The site will have increased its vegetation cover, with more trees, shrubs,
flowers and grasses, creating a green and pleasant environment.
 The site will have also increased its water features, with ponds, streams,
wetlands and rain gardens, providing water purification, flood control and
habitat for wildlife.
 The site will have implemented a zero-waste strategy, with waste
prevention, reduction, reuse, recycling and composting measures, and with
waste recovery and valorization facilities, such as biogas plants, pyrolysis
plants and material recovery facilities.
 The site will have fostered a sense of community and social cohesion, with
affordable and accessible housing, public transport, health care, education,
culture and leisure facilities, and with citizen participation and co-creation in
urban planning and management.

Slide 11: The appearance of Conesby Quarry in 2050

 In 2050, the second phase of the development will have been completed,
and the site will have become a smart sustainable city, with about 20,000
residents and 7000 workers.
 The site will have achieved net zero emissions, by using 100% renewable
energy sources, improving energy efficiency and conservation, and
offsetting residual emissions with carbon credits .
 The site will have enhanced its biodiversity, by increasing its wildlife
population and diversity, protecting and restoring its peatlands, and applying
regenerative agriculture and forestry practices .
 The site will have improved its social impact, by providing high-quality and
inclusive services and facilities, promoting social innovation and
entrepreneurship, and supporting the achievement of the SDGs.
 The site will have also improved its economic competitiveness, by attracting
and retaining talent and investment, fostering innovation and creativity, and
creating value and opportunities for the region and the country.

Slide 12: The appearance of Conesby Quarry in 2100

 In 2100, the development will have reached its full maturity, and will have
become a model and a benchmark for smart sustainable cities.
  The development will have maintained its net zero emissions, net energy,
net waste and net impact status, and will have continued to apply adaptive
management and continuous improvement practices.
 The development will have adapted to the changing climate and
environment, by enhancing its resilience and flexibility, and by
implementing nature-based solutions and low-impact design.
 The development will have evolved with the changing society and economy,
by embracing diversity and inclusiveness, and by leveraging digitalization
and automation.
 The development will have multiple use opportunities, such as tourism,
education, research and demonstration, and will have naturally progressed,
with more wildlife, biomass and climate change adaptation measures.

The three Rs of sustainability for Conesby Quarry

 The three Rs of sustainability are a set of principles that aim to minimize the
environmental impact and maximize the resource efficiency of human activities.
 The three Rs of sustainability are as follows:
o Reduce: To avoid or decrease the amount of materials and resources used,
consumed or wasted, by applying measures such as product design, material
substitution, demand management, energy conservation and waste prevention.
o Reuse: To extend the life cycle and functionality of materials and products, by
applying measures such as repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing,
repurposing and sharing.
o Recycle: To recover and transform materials and products into new materials
and products, by applying measures such as sorting, collection, processing,
treatment and valorization.