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Sustainable DevelopmentCyprus University of Technology

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Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)

•one of three state universities in the Republic of Cyprus,

established in 2004 in the coastal city of Lemesos

•more than 80% of its budget is funded from the Government

•aspires to develop into a modern, pioneering and internationally recognized university

Cyprus University of Technology

LEMESOS

2nd largest city in Cyprus, spreading out between two ancient kingdoms, Amathunta and Kourion.

Island’s main port, the center of the wine industry and a cosmopolitan bustling holiday destination resort.

A large number of hotels and hotel apartments line a fifteen kilometer beautifully landscaped coastline for strollers and bikers.

Old town radiating out from the old fishing harbor filled with restaurants, bars and shops.

A short drive out into the surrounding countryside will take you through vineyards, the commandaria region (sweet wine) of traditional wine producing villages.

University Location

Was it strategically planned?Was it strategically planned?

• political decision

• disperse uses

• rejuvenate the dying city center of Lemesos

• abundant in abandoned buildings

• host of unwanted uses ie adult night clubs

• deserted, unsafe and unpopular

enter city center by utilizing government owned buildings and by expropriating private

properties

Most of the first key position buildings to host CUT were owned by the Government

and have been renovated to accommodate the needs of CUT

Public Buildings

University Buildings

Common Teaching Facilities

Vasilis Michaelides Library

Laboratories for the Faculty of Mechanical and Material Science and Engineering

Research Arcade

University Buildings

Rector’s Mansion

Language Center

Administration Offices

Common Auditoriums

increase in space requirements increase in occupied area

expropriations … difficulties

legal frameworkbudget limitationstime restrainsineffective

… … what was the plan?what was the plan?

Private Buildings

Under good strategic planning, renting is good

CUT management did not have options, it HAD to rent

•most academic activities had commenced

•students and staff numbers would increase every year

•academic needs would increase every year

•building facilities insufficient to meet academic needs renting was the fastest solution

however,

required annual budget increase

national economic crisis!!!

… … what are the options?what are the options?

Property Rentals

University Campus Development

Two main phases of development:

• 2007-2015

within the old city center, within old

historic renovated buildings

• 2015-2035

within an area of approximately

90.000sqm, about seven minutes

walking distance from the old city

center

The University Campus Master Plan envisages that until 2035 the number of

students will steadily grow to 7.000-8.000, with 21-28 departments

the second phase of expansion has postponed three times due to the economic crisis that hit the

country and due to legal issues with respect to the expropriation of private properties

currently, we have more students that we can accommodate

and the future of the University Campus is uncertain, however

the need to minimize the renting cost favors the implementation of the master plan

University Campus Development

Something Good Happened …

…was it sustainable?

Overall

City Center Development

The establishment of CUT within Lemesos contributed to the development of the socioeconomic

and urban transformation of the city center through

•the reestablishment of the historic city center

•the rejuvenation of the business center

•the social gentrification

the reconstruction, upgrade and sustainable development of the city center

Before

•ruined abandoned buildings

•misused buildings

•garbage accumulation

•deconstruction

Then the University was launched

You have seen some of the results!

City Center Infrastructure

Before

•shops, restaurants were striving to survive

•renting cost was unreasonably high

•businesses were moving elsewhere

Then the University was launched

•creation of new job positions – 3500 students and 600 staff are working daily in the city

center

•abundance in shops, bars, cafeterias and restaurants

•services and businesses are returning to the center

•property renting cost is now more ‘sustainable’

•increase of residential infrastructure

•strengthening and modernization of uses

City Center Economy

Before

•decrease in population

•increase in ageing population

•unsafe and abandoned despite the historic attractions

Then the University was launched

•population renewal

•increase in population 24h

•safe and interesting

•aesthetic development and revival of city center

•conservation of the meaning of the city center and its character

City Center Community

before

Lemesos Municipality, alone

then, the University was launched

University with Municipality (Recycling, Cleaning, Buildings etc)

University with Government (Buildings etc)

University with local NGO’s (GreenDot, Friends of the Earth, Friends of CUT etc)

University with local businesses

Municipal Library•old historic private mansion built in 1934•built based on a Monte Carlo Casino design •sold in 1966 and then donated to the Lemesos Municipality

and became the Municipal Library•currently, undergoes renovation to be converted into a

modern Library for the University and the Municipality•Geothermal Energy Systems for cooling/heating

Collaborations

Before •no recycling, no environmental consciousness

•abandoned old buildings

But, low emissions

Now

•recycling started in Lemesos by the University

•old buildings were renovated to show off our historic and architectural heritage

•traffic and pedestrian circulation have been reconfigured

•trees have been planted on sidewalks and squares

•the Lemesos Municipality is now investing in the collaboration with the University

But, high emissions

inadequate parking places at the historic center

inadequate public transportation

City Center Environment

SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS

1.Very good infrastructure2.Knowledgeable and Active Staff3.Business rejuvenation 4.Collaborations5.Unique expansion of University in the City Center6.Community support

WEAKNESSES

1.Bad management practices•those beyond the reach of University control, and•those for which the responsibility rests directly with the University2. Government and University Bureaucracy – slows down expansion3. Members of the Board of Directors change often4. Vision is not solid and unsupported5. Personal Agendas

OPPORTUNITIES

1.CUT is the first choice for many students2.Good examples and practices for the society and more3.Green University developed in the city center4.Location: city center and sea front

THREATS

1.National Economic Crisis2.Criticism for “unjustifiable” rent contract provisions compared to today’s deep plunged prices. 3.Staff and Students have low expectations and phycology4.Congested city center5.High CO2 emissions6.Uncertainty for the implementation of the University Master Plan

Environmental Policy Office

Under the Programming and Design Section of the Estate Management Services

responsible for managing the University’s Environmental Policy

promoter of Environmental Consciousness

GOAL to implement environmental aspects in all University’s procedures

[email protected]

cut.ac.cy/green

facebook.com/greenatcut

twitter.com/greenatcut

instagram.com/greenatcut

Energy Management

Promotion using

•Meetings

•Green Office

•Social Media

•Emails

•Posters

Certification

requirements

office, building section or building to conform to basic environmental procedures

compliance to low budget environmental specifications

RECYCLING

Paper / Plastic-Μetal-Drink Cartons (PMD)

Glass

Mobile Phones

Batteries

Building materials

Clothes

Old, Unused items

Electronic and electric appliances

Hazardous Materials

GREEN Public Procurement

CUT has been using environmental parameters in Public Procurements since its establishment

The Environmental Policy Office is responsible for the university’s Green Public Procurement Procedure and Action Plan (GPPPAP) based on the national action plan

at implementation the local market could not respond… now there is sufficient improvement

CUT enforcement tool Green Public Procurement Consulting Committee

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cut.ac.cy/green

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