Integrated Urban Services: Program Impact and Business Plan Summary

Program Document · Wed Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 2024

OSTI ID:2397246

The Integrated Urban Services (IUS) program, launched in 2021 and funded by the U.S. State Department under the United States-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (US-ASEAN) Smart Cities Partnership, aimed to bolster resilience in ASEAN cities by addressing challenges across food, energy, and water systems. Led by the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) with support from Regenerative Impact Ventures, the program focused on demonstrating the socio-economic benefits of integrated urban planning, educating stakeholders on circular economy principles, providing technical assistance to two ASEAN cities, and attracting private sector involvement. The program facilitated peer learning events, engaging public and private sector participants and leveraging knowledge from a group of global experts to inform approaches and best practices. Technical assistance was provided to two pilot cities, Iskandar Malaysia and Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, resulting in the development of market-driven business plans for resilient, circular, and regenerative energy-water-food system projects. The Iskandar Malaysia pilot focused on development of a state-of-the-art AgriTech Innovation Hub and Modern Farming Complex to enhance agricultural productivity and produce enough renewable energy to power the facilities. The Cagayan de Oro project aimed to enhance urban agricultural productivity and waste management through development of an Urban Precision Agricultural Complex featuring aeroponics, hydroponics, aquaponics, agrivoltaics, and a Black Solider Fly Facility for converting municipal solid waste into commodities. The success of the IUS program sets a precedent for replicating integrated urban service models globally, offering valuable insights for cities aiming to enhance their resilience and sustainability.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: U.S. Department of State (DOS)
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 2397246
• Report Number(s): NREL/BR-5R00-89578; MainId:90357; UUID:f0592218-9daf-46d6-b93c-285212f6ff45; MainAdminId:72986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ASEAN
ASEAN IUS
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Association of Southeast Asian Nations Integrated Urban Services
circular economy
circularity
Department of State
ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
Energy Water Food Nexus
Integrated Urban Services
International
nexus
smart cities partnership
United States-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (US-ASEAN) Smart Cities Partnership
USASCP