Liveability Toolbox Liveability and Business Attractiveness in Urban Transformation

LIVEABILITY TOOLBOX LIVEABILITY AND BUSINESS ATTRACTIVENESS IN URBAN TRANSFORMATION

NOVEMBER 2019 ARKITEMA & EVERYDAY STUDIO & FRU ANDERSEN CONTENT

INTRODUCION P.3 PHASE 1 - ANALYSIS P.15 Introduction p.4 Introduction p.16 Aprroach and advice p.5 Exercise -Liveability & anti-lievability mapping p.17 Exercise - Liveability Focus s.18Sum up - Liveability Focus p.30

LIVEABILITY INDEX P.6 PHASE 2 - VISION P.32 What is liveability in a Nordic context p.7 Introduction p.33 Examples of liveability themes and topics p. 8 Exercise - Vision questionaire p.34 Sum up - Vision formulation p.35

TOOLBOX P.9 PHASE 3 - INITIATIVES P.36 Introduction to the toolbox p.10 Introduction p.37 Exercise - Define initiatives p.38 Sum up - Describe initiatives p.39

DIALOGUEPLAN P.11 PHASE 4 - IMPLEMENTATION P.40 LIVEABILITY TOOLBOX Introduction p.12 Introduction p.41 Liveability and Business Attractiveness in Exercise - Stakeholder- and dialoguemapping p.13 Exercise - Implementation matrix p.42 Urban Transformation Sum up - dialogueplan p.14 Sum up - Implementation plan p.43

The Liveability Toolbox is created for: PHASE 5 - EVALUATION P.44 The Nordic Minister of Councils Introduction p.45 Municipality of Salo, Finland Exercise - Indicators of liveability p.46 Municipality of Akranes, Iceland Sum up - Measurements of liveability p.47 Municipality of Middelfart, Denmark Municipality of Växjö, Sweden SITES, TOWNS AND CHALLENGES P.48 The toolbox is created by: Participating towns in the project p. 49 Arkitema Architects in collaboration with Middelfart - Denmark p.50 Everyday Studio and Salo - Finland p.52 Fru Andersen Växjö - Sweden p.54 Akranes - iceland p.56 All diagrams are made by Arkitema and Everyday Studio. All photomaterial is provided by the municipalities. The material, exept from the portraitphotos on page 59, can be EPILOGUE P.58 quoted and used freely whithout limitations - but it’s gives you good karma to mention the creators.

The work was finished in november 2019

2 INTRODUCTION

3 INTRODUCTION

THE TOOLBOX Various challenges and structural problems have affected A network of small and medium-sized Nordic towns – consist- other small and medium sized Nordic towns to transform their This toolbox is aimed at municipalities that want to improve numerous small and medium-sized towns outside major cities ing of 18 Nordic municipalities – has participated in the project own vacant commerical or industrial areas into new attractive liveability in small and medium-sized towns through urban and metropolises in past years. From industrial businesses in the period of 2017-2019. They worked in four (thematic) urban areas and thus create added value to the town. transformations. It introduces planning and dialogue tools moving or shutting down and leaving behind large factory ar- groups – focused on different parts of the project. This project, that promote a focus on liveability, urban life and business eas and ports, to commercial and residential decline in urban the toolbox, focuses on how LIVEABILITY can become an Many Nordic cities need to reinvent themselves in order to attractiveness throughout the process. The work is based centers leaving behind vacant shops and housing, etc. The important development factor at all levels - for the benefit of retain or attract younger demographics and new businesses. on local identity and conditions, and helps to keep both the migration to big cities and intercity competition challenges the cities, their residents and stakeholders. The municipalities of However, towns must find ways to change without weakening municipality and the developer focused on liveability from the conditions for a number of smaller urban communities in the Middelfart, Salo, Arkanes and Växjö have identified a shared their existing qualities. There’s no need to change something early planning phase to the implementation and evaluation of Nordic countries. challenge; how to connect future transformation areas to the that is already working, or change without improvement at a given project. town centre, and how to make these areas accommodate the the same time. To map out and focus on existing and future The presidency project has developed a joint Nordic strategy high quality of life associated with small and medium sized qualities will become more important. This is why the focus on PARTICIPANTS for how towns and their surrounding areas can become more Nordic towns. This shared challenge is the foundation of the liveability is so commendable. The toolbox is a part of the larger project, Attractive Nordic attractive through the development of vibrant and inclusive ur- project, and through the development of the toolbox, the four Towns, which was launched in 2017 during Norway’s presi- ban environments that are economically, environmentally and municipalities have tested the tools in the ongoing develop- Urban planners and urbanists need to develop a shared dency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The Attractive Nordic socially sustainable. The Nordic Council of Ministers wants ment processes of their individual transformation sites. language with policy makers around the theme of liveability. Towns project focuses on small and medium-sized towns and to develop methods and tools that can help small and medi- Current indicators for town development often focus on quan- is one of several initiatives promoting Nordic competitiveness, um-sized towns strengthen their work in urban area transfor- Read more on the Attractive Nordic Towns project here: tifiable factors outside the scope of liveability, and there is a green redevelopment, transition to a low-emission society, mations with an aim to counteract further emigration to larger https://www.regjeringen.no/no/tema/kommuner-og-regioner/ general lack of social indicators that can help define and mea- integration, and environments that promote public health. It, cities and contribute to how municipalities develop smaller and by--og-stedsutvikling/attraktive-nordiske-byer- sure the liveability and urban qualities of towns. The toolbox among other initiatives, focuses on urbanization as one of the medium-sized urban communities. can change this by ensuring a continuing focus on liveability – key challenges that the Nordic region faces in its transition to VALUE TO OTHER TOWNS based on the local identity, premises and conditions. a green economy. The toolbox has a generic design, which makes it usable for

4 APPROACH • Maps the relevant decision makers and actors that should be TIPS & TRICKS the way. It can be useful to use a cash flow model to calculate This toolbox will lead you through the process of securing involved in the transformation project and process. The tools in the toolbox, templates, the recommendations and the project’s finances throughout the project period. liveability in your town. • Consider which organization will be working on the transfor- guiding questions is not meant as a fact list or a manual that is mation project. Organize the upcoming process and decide to be followed from a-z. It is our hope that this advice, together with the toolbox, will A liveability index with 9 themes is introduced first. The who will be the key actors and who is mandated to make the add value in the Nordic urban development. themes are chosen by the 4 participating municipalities as final decisions Every city’s situation is different. This applies to geography, the most relevant themes representing liveability in small and • Use the tools in the toolbox for the upcoming process and culture, context, needs, etc. Therefore, use the toolbox as in- THE TOOL’S 5 PHASES: medium sized cities in the nordic region. adapt them to your specific situation and needs. spiration and customize and hack the tools, so they will fit the 1. Analysis | Mapping liveability opportunities and challenges You will be guided through a series of exercises that will help • The primary focus is at first to create a unified overall vision needs of your process, specific town and context. within the town and site. to organize your development process, and aid with mapping, for the project, and then produce subvisions that unfold in the analysing, making visions, putting together a list of initiatives, different parts. Create the vision together! Urban development is a living process. Barriers will appear 2. Vision | Formulation of a liveability vision for the site. creating an implementation plan, and ultimately evaluating the • Create your own definition of the term LIVEABILITY, and along the way and will require the ability and willingness to result. what it means for your town and culture, and by that, the de- adjust the project and reconsider decisions to overcome them. 3. Initiatives | Definition of liveability initiatives needed to mands and requirements to be obtained in the transformation realize the vision. In short, the approach is like this: process. During the development and realisation of the transformation • Establish a productive dialogue with all actors along the way, project, it is very important to ensure the necessary mandates 4. Implementation | Development and implementation of a • Spend the right amount of time analysing and understanding and continuously align the process and results with decision from the decision makers. This applies to both the individual plan to realise the liveability initiatives. the specific towns and regions and their situations in a global- makers. phases of the project and dialogue with stakeholders. ised and competitive world. Uncover and map the challenges • Make a concrete and financially realistic plan for project 5. Evaluation | Evaluation methods of the liveability initiatives. and opportunities. implementation. Costs associated with a transformation project are often • Understand the specific project in the globalised context and • Evaluate the project along the way and make a plan for when difficult to get an overview of and often become a barrier to Besides the 5 phases, the toolbox introduces an ongoing dia- clarify what challenges city is facing. it is to be evaluated. realisation. It is therefore recommended to link competencies logue and reality check. that can assess concrete costs and possible revenue along

5 LIVEABILITY INDEX

6 Intro THE LIVEABILITY INDEX

WHAT IS LIVEABILITY IN A NORDIC CONTEXT? All themes include an indication of the part of the United According to the Cambridge Dictionary, liveability refers to Nations Sustainable Developmemnt Goals they address and ‘The degree to which a place is suitable or good for living in’. suggestions for additional topics that unfold the meaning and What does that mean in a Nordic context? A prudent sugges- underlying perspectives of the theme. The themes and topics tion of some general characteristic of the Nordic lifestyle could are to be seen as qualified suggestions for the work with be a certain degree of equality, accesibility to nature and ur- transformation sites, but can of course be changed or added ban experiences, bikes, boats and pedestrians, long summer- upon with other themes and topics that might fit a specific site nights in contrast to more indoor activities during the winter, better. being part of a community, access to high quality schools, daycare and sparetime activities, well paid jobs, and all of the THE NINE THEMES above in a safe and clean enviroment. SPORT & CULTURE is important for the liveability of Nordic What the correct answer is for your town and your specific towns because it is part of everyday life experiences and spe- transformation site is up to you to figure out - with help from cial occasions, brings people together in team oriented ways, this toolbox. attracts visitors, and gives pride to the inhabitants.

FROM EASY FIXES TO TOWN AND SITE SPECIFIC Good URBAN LIFE & SPACE gives the experience of a lively SOLUTIONS and attractive town. It attracts people, brings them together The way towns are planned, designed, built and managed can and can foster the feeling of community and the feeling of enhance liveability or act to limit it. being alive.

The physical characteristics that contribute to the liveability of EDUCATION & LEARNING is important throughout life towns include land use, built form, quality and conservation because it helps inhabitants adapt to the challenges of the fu- of public spaces and natural environments, efficiency and ture. It strengthens the personal development of the individual, attractiveness of transport networks and through that: accessi- the employment and the active participation in society. bility to work, education, health and community services, and social and recreational opportunities etc. There is no generic SAFETY & HEALTH is key for an attractive town. A safe envi- list of liveability ensuring initiatives or components that fit all roment increases the towns liveability, and healthy inhabitants nordic countries, towns or sites. The right initiatives and com- increase resources for other tasks and investments. ponents is deeply depended on the local prerequisites, and by searching for the local potentials and challenges, the longtime A clear IDENTITY is becoming still more important in a glo- BUILT FORM & STRUCTURE is the physical enviroment that Good MOBILITY is essential for a well functioning town. If the sustainable solutions can be made. balised world, where possibilites and choices are many and life evolves in, it shapes the lives of the inhabitants and cre- mobility is good, the inhabitants spend less of their life in traffic communication is fast. Furthermore, it strengthens the com- ates and limits possibilities, and is therefore inextricably linked jams and more time on activities that give everyday life quality. THE NINE LIVEABILITY THEMES mon understanding of a town’s potential and make it easier to with the other subjects. These nine following themes have been chosen through the choose the right solutions for future development. In the next page, there are suggestions for topics and alterna- development of the toolbox as focus areas to create liveability NATURE is the foundation of life on earth. Our nature creates tive themes. in small and medium sized towns in the nordic countries. They BUSINESS ATTRACTIVENESS is vital to ensure growth, to fresh air and water, supplies us with food and materials, and are supplemented with extra alternative themes and topics, make the town attractive for the younger generations to stay is a key factor in the fight against global warming, climate and more can be added that might be more suitable for the or return to the town after education. change, as well as enhancing the quality of life for many. specific circumstances of your town or at your site.

Examples of topics under the 9 liveability themes: Music, art, theatres, restaurants, Traffic safety, crime prevention, ex- Mixed landuse and attractions, open cafés, heritage sites, playgrounds, treme weather protection, strong local facades, human scale, well adapted sports teams and facilities, cultural community, eyes on the street, easy density, good microclimate, inclusive exercise access, local health care, centers, incubators and exchanges housing policy, quality architecture and between cities, cultural diversity and well lit public spaces, nice sensory unique architectural form, well designed enviroment, low air, soil, and water dissemination etc. urban fabric, sunexposed urban spaces, pollution, local food supply etc. wind protected urban spaces etc.

Strong community, good urban Diverse urban life, local engage- narrative, unique architecture and Habitat diversity, biodiversity, nature ment, diversity in public spaces, landscape, sustainability based accessibility, visual contact to nature, hierarchy in public spaces, events urban nature, climate adaptive identity, clear resident identity, histor- and activities for all-year urban life, ical pride, preservation of historical solutions, ecosystem services, green retail and services, parks, squares, traces, strong neighborhood feeling, streets, nature reserves, destination attractive streets, edgezone policies, development, natureguides, schools local amenity use, strong business clear public, private and semiprivate community, attractive built enviro- and kindergartens in nature etc. design etc. ment etc.

Colleges and universities, schools, Investors, business strategies, Smooth traffic flow, walkability, daycare and afterschool activities, resources and infrastructure, skilled bikeability, green parking strategy, libraries, crafts, learning networks, workforce, clusters, entrepreneur- intermodality, public transport, ac- urban spaces designed for learning, ial culture, specialised knowledge, cessibility for everyone, recreational lifelong learning, knowledge centers, business incubators, municipality routes, well integrated freight routes, intergenerational transmission etc. support, gentrification prevention mobility sharing economy etc. strategies etc. Ideas for extra themes: Physically coherent town, inclusive CO2 reduction in new construction, housing policy, mixed forms of hous- upcycling, green transformation, ing ownership, typologies and func- permeable green streets, sepa- tions, knowledge exchange among rated sewer systems, rainwater districts, attractive neighborhoods, retention and reuse, Flashflood, attractive schools, good rolemodels, cloudburst and stormflood protec- good accesibility to jobs etc. tion etc.

Old historical traces, new historical Climate regulation, waste treatment traces, landscape traces, industrial and disease regulation, green buffer traces, historical events, living history zones, marine products, fresh wa- etc. ter, raw materials, waste treatment and disease regulation, biochemical and genetic resources, inspirational, recreation and tourism, science and education, nutrient cycling, biologically mediated habitats, primary production

LIVEABILITY TOOLBOX

9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE ANALYSIS VISION INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION

GOAL: GOAL: GOAL: GOAL: GOAL: Mapping the liveability Formulation of the Deﬁnition of the Plan for the Evaluation methods of the potentials and challenges liveability vision for the site liveability initiatives implementation of the liveability initiatives within the town and site liveability initiatives

Intro

TOOLS: TOOLS: TOOLS: TOOLS: TOOLS: THE TOOLBOX Liveability mapping Vision questionaire Deﬁne initiatives Implementation matrix Indicators of liveability Anti-liveability mapping Vision formulation Descripe initiatives Implementation plan Meassurements of liveability Liveability analysis Liveability focus

OUTPUT: OUTPUT: OUTPUT: OUTPUT: OUTPUT: Prioritized liveability focus Formulated vision List of inititives Implementation plan Messurements of and topics liveability

DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK Phase 2 | Vision It is important to develop towns and designated transformation After mapping and analysing, the task is to formulate a live- DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK areas together with citiziens and local stakeholders. Com- ability vision for the site. This is formed through discussing munal decision-making and co-creation is essential when and prioritizing knowledge collected throughout the two first GOAL: Enriching the project, ensuring a broad foundation creating a liveable town. Today’s society demands a greater phases. and realistic expectations influence on how to live a good life and involvement in the process, and there is a lot of knowledge to gain from that. Phase 3 | Initiatives TOOLS: Choosing the right time and method are important to fully capi- Based on the knowledge and vision for the site, Phase 3 Stakeholder and dialogue mapping Dialogue plan talize on this wide net of communal creation. focuses on defining the efforts and initiatives that need to be OUTPUT: launched to achieve liveable development. Dialogue plan This exercise consists of a stakeholder-mapping, dialogue plan and reality check. It should be conducted before the 6 Phase 4 | Implementation phases, and also on an ongoing basis throughout the process. To ensure a successful launch of the initiatives, Phase 4 will guide you through developing a plan for the implementation of THE PROCESS TOOL the chosen liveability initiatives. The process tool consists of 5 phases with a variety of ex- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ercises to lead you through the development process. The Phase 5 | Evaluation PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE EVALUATION exercises contain questions, guidelines and investigations that Phase 5 contains methods of evaluation of liveability initia- ANALYSIS VISION INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTATION focus on establishing significant opportunities and challeng- tives, asking: did we reach our goals? GOAL: GOAL: GOAL: GOAL: GOAL: Mapping the liveability Formulation of the Deﬁnition of the Plan for the Evaluation methods of the es, and also define a clear vision for the liveability of the new potentials and challenges liveability vision for the site liveability initiatives implementation of the liveability initiatives within the town and site liveability initiatives development. Each phase rounds off with a review of the most important points and discoveries made during the phase that need priori- Phase 1 | Analysis tisation. The summary will be brought to the next phase to Phase 1 is designed to identify a common understanding of ensure continuity in the process. the liveability (and conversely ‘anti-liveability’) of the site and TOOLS: TOOLS: TOOLS: TOOLS: TOOLS: Liveability mapping Vision questionaire Deﬁne initiatives Implementation matrix Indicators of liveability nearby surroundings. In addition, important themes and topics Anti-liveability mapping Vision formulation Descripe initiatives Implementation plan Meassurements of liveability Liveability analysis to focus on in the development of the site are designated. Liveability focus

OUTPUT: OUTPUT: OUTPUT: OUTPUT: OUTPUT: Prioritized liveability focus Formulated vision List of inititives Implementation plan Messurements of and topics liveability

DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK

GOAL: Enriching the project, ensuring a broad foundation and realistic expectations

TOOLS: 10 Stakeholder and dialogue mapping Dialogue plan

OUTPUT: Dialogue plan DIALOGUEPLAN

11 Exercise 1 - filled in

Introuction DIALOGUEPLAN

WHY Throughout the process of creating a vision for liveability and the accompanying initiatives, this exercise is made for recog- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. nising the who, when, why and how different stakeholders will

be involved. Decisions must be made on what kind of infor- VISION mation, feedback and co-creation is needed in the process of ANALYSIS INITIATIVES finding the best answers to liveability. EVALUATION IMPLEMENTATION HOW

The tool consist of two exercises: A stakeholder and dialogue DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK mapping, and a dialogue plan. These both contain a reality check. The project group plans the overall communication for the whole process with e.g. a professional workshop planner, to gain a perspective on how to involve stakeholders and citizens in a productive way. They also receive feedback on the dicus- sion process from local politicians and businesses. There is also a tickbox for marking the different stakeholders’ financial resources that could open the possibility of financing parts of a project through operating budgets, public funds, as part of reshearch projects, land sales etc. Exercise 2 - filled in

WHEN These exercises should be performed before the 6 phases, as well as on an ongoing basis throughout the process.

WHO Planning Department Politicians Landowners Citizens

REALITY CHECK - Does the discussion process involve the right stakeholders? - Are there dialogues that can involve more conflict than others? Reconsider the prerequisites and time planned for the dialogue. - Is there room for tackling unforseen issues? - Are the various initiatives planned with timely care? - Are there other possible stakeholders that can bring important knowledge to the project?

12 Exercise STAKEHOLDER AND DIALOGUEMAPPING Knowledge Exercise

Delegation of responsibility to a board of stakeholders who are selected as individuals instead of through party affiliation. Conduct a deciding vote to delegate decision-making Name of phase:...... to residents. CO-DECISION Stakeholders Form: Methods: Stakeholders/residents can be involved for a longer period of time within an overall theme + their financial resources: or topic. Identify needs, develop alternatives, and select schemes, solutions and propos- LANDOWNERS PROTOTYPING als for implementation. This forms a basis for political decisions. INFLUENCE $ S M L

RESIDENTS Stakeholders are given the opportunity to meet others and engage in dialogue on is- TEST RUN $ S M L sues such as concerns over societal development. There is a possibility to present their

DIALOGUE opinions, argue, ask, develop and share understandings, to ensure that the stakeholders/ NEIGHBORS INTERVIEWS citizens’ perspective is considered and understood. $ S M L CO-DECISION ? Collect responses and feedback from stakeholders e.g. residents, in regards to analysis, CITIZENS suggestions, alternatives etc. Get an overview of the public’s views, questions and com- $ S M L LOCAL HEARING CONSULTATION plaints. LOCAL TASK GROUPS S M L $ CITY CHARRETTE Easily accessible, balanced, objective information that helps create understanding of problems, alternatives, opportunities and solutions is required to ensure that all stake- LOCAL LEADERS $ S M L INFORMATION holders can be involved. INFLUENCE Degree of influence and involvement ROUND TABLE

DEVELOPERS $ S M L MEETINGS POLITICIANS $ S M L WALK N’ TALK MUNICIPALITY DIALOGUE $ S M L

QUESTIONNAIRES INTEREST GROUPS $ S M L ?

ASSOCIATIONS CHAT FORUM $ S M L CONSULTATION COMPANIES WHY: HOW: TIME: INFO STANDS $ S M L The goal is to get an overview of First, discuss who to involve in 00:30 hours

who to involve, when, where and which phase, which communica- EXPERTS NEWSPAPERS how in the process. tion method should be used with $ S M L them and their financial resources. Then, draw lines between them. CONSULTANTS $ S M L ...... Repeat for every phase on a new TOOL INFORMATION sheet. *Stakeholders financial resources 13 Summary:

Exercise DIALOGUEPLAN

Name of dialogue: Name of dialogue: Name of dialogue: Name of dialogue: Name of dialogue:

Purpose: Purpose: Purpose: Purpose: Purpose:

Stakeholders: Stakeholders: Stakeholders: Stakeholders: Stakeholders:

Method: Method: Method: Method: Method:

When: When: When: When: When:

Where: Where: Where: Where: Where:

Name of dialogue: Name of dialogue: Name of dialogue: Name of dialogue: Name of dialogue:

Purpose: Purpose: Purpose: Purpose: Purpose:

Stakeholders: Stakeholders: Stakeholders: Stakeholders: Stakeholders:

Method: Method: Method: Method: Method:

When: When: When: When: When:

Where: Where: Where: Where: Where:

1. 3. 4. 5. 6. PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE ANALYSIS VISION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION

WHY: HOW: TIME: The goal is to get the dialogue ac- Write above the process line, 00:30 hours tivities in the right order, to know name and form of the dialogue, who to talk to and why. its purpose, stakeholders, communication method, when and where it will take place. Describe as many dialogues as needed TOOL for every phase.

14 ANALYSIS 1. PHASE

15 Analysis - Introduction LIVEABILITY MAPPING

WHY DURING THE EXERCISE Mapping the site and nearby surroundings is essential to Sit in groups of 3-6 understanding and devoloping a site. The focus is on the opportunities and challengex of the site and town in terms of The first part of the exercise is focused on liveability. Use liveability. This mapping exercise has two focus areas: the about 45 minutes. Map the site and the nearby surroundings/ liveability values and the ‘anti-liveability’ issues. We recom- town by answering the questions in the exercise and drawing Exercise - filled in mend that the exercise is done with a group of specialists the findings on the A2 map. from the municipality, e.g. the planning department, who have knowledge about the town within areas such as geotechnical 10 minute break. engineering, water and pollution management, cultural history, traffic planning, green urbanism, town life, etc. The next part of the exercise is focused on the ‘anti-liveability’ Visiting the site together is an important aspect of forging a in the town. Spend about 45 minutes mapping the site and the common understanding of the site. nearby surroundings/town by answering the questions in the exercise and drawing the findings on the same A2 map, but HOW with different colours. - Find relevant participants - Invite them to a workshop for 2 hours. Hang the A2 map on a wall and use the last 20 minutes to dis- - Print an A2, A1 or A0 map of the site and nearby surround- cuss the opportunities and challenges in the town in compari- ings or the whole town (dependent upon the scale of the town, son to the developing site, and write notes/bullet points on the and how relevant it is for site development), on something that findings for later use. is easy to draw on. - Print the exercise and bring extra paper to write notes on REALITYCHECK - Visit the site as a prelude to the exercise, or do the exercise Check up on the potential players and developers, and on-go- at the site. ing projects that could positively influence the site. Check up on land prices in the area, conditions related to WHEN pollution, noise, infrastructure, soil structure, legal frameworks Phase 1 and other possible impediments.

WHO DIALOGUE In this preliminary phase, the project is characterised by many Revisit and reconsider the dialogueplan. uncertainties which can be difficult to communicate. We therefore recommend that this exercise is done within the planning department and among people with relevant knowledge from 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. the municipality. It is also recommended that information from e.g. geotechnical and water management experts, cultural historians etc.(revisit VISION ANALYSIS INITIATIVES the dialogueplan) is obtained to help inform participants. EVALUATION This exercise is also relevant to do as an introduction for other IMPLEMENTATION stakeholders later in the proces.

DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK

16 Analysis - Exercise LIVEABILITY & ANTI-LIVEABILITY MAPPING

Liveability mapping - Guiding questions Anti liveability mapping - Guiding questions Exercise

- Where are the important attractions? - What are the physical challenges of the Notes: - Where are the economic assets for the site/town? ...... site/town? - What are the legal challenges? ...... - Where are the cultural assets? - Where are the less attractive areas for ...... - Where are the natural assets? housing, specific user groups, developers ...... - Where are the enviromental assets e.g. etc.? ...... sun, water etc.? - Where are the real estate prices lower and ...... - Where are the good views? why? ...... - Where are the important places and con- ...... nections? - Are there environmental challenges e.g...... wind, stormwater, cloudbursts, high ground- ...... - What defines the character of the site? water level, pollution, noise etc., and where ...... - What defines the character of the adjacent do they occur? ...... sites? - Are there areas that are bad for outdoor ...... activities, and where are they? ...... Map of site, context and/or town - Where are the buildings with permanent - Are there areas with windtunnels or heat ...... functions? island effects, and where are they? ...... - Where are the buildings with transforma- ...... tion potential? - Are there areas with empty or dilapidated ...... buildings? ...... - Where are the infrastructure connections - Are there areas with high crime, and ...... for pedestrians, bikes, cars, trains, light rails, where are they? ...... sharing facilities etc. - Are there unsafe places, and where are ...... - Where are intermodal platforms and infra- they? ...... structural hubs? - Are there areas with garbage in the street? ...... - Are there areas with traffic accidents, and ...... - Who are the existing users? where are they? ...... - Who owns what? - Are there places impaired by traffic jams? ...... - Are there neighborhoods lacking green ...... areas? ...... - Are there places that are hard to reach by ...... foot, bike, public transport, car, freight? ...... WHY: HOW: TIME: - Are there areas with long distances to ...... The mapping tool’s purpose is to give Draw and write on the map as you go 2 x 00:45 min. shopping, education, culture, recreational ...... the team a common understanding of through the guiding questions. Take areas, playgrounds, sports facilities etc.? ...... the site, its attractive and unattractive additional notes on the next page. qualities, opportunities, limitations, ...... challenges etc...... PHASE 1 ......

17 Analysis - Introuction LIVEABILITY FOCUS

WHY DURING THE EXERCISE This exercise aims to reveal the condition of the nine liveability Sit in groups of 3-6 themes within the town and site. The focus is on quantity and quality. How much, how many, and how well - today and in Divide the themes between the groups e.g. one group dis- the future? Each theme has seven suggested topics, a list of cusses Built form & Structure, another looks at Education & Exercise - filled in alternative topics and room for you to define your own topics. Learning etc.

HOW This exercise focuses on the conditions of liveability within the - Define relevant participants. site, context or town. For some themes and sites, it’s relevant - Invite them for a workshop of 2,5 hours. to focus the analysis on the site, and for other themes and - Consider which themes to use for the analysis, the nine se- sites, i’s relevant to include the context or entire town in the lected themes, some of the alternative suggestions or others analysis. Mark the focus area in the diagram. you define yourself. The themes are tagged with the relevant SDG (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/). Use the guiding questions to initiate the discussion. - If you choose all nine themes, you might want to break the If some of the given topics are irrelevant to your site, then workshop in two. replace them with more relevant topics. - Print each theme circle with space for notes on a A3. - Print the summary pages. Go through all Liveability themes and fill out the circles, scor- - Bring your liveability-mappings and ‘anti-liveability’ mappings. ing from 1-5, depending on how well your focus area performs - Decide the scale of the analysis. The right scale differs from on the topic. Mark the the performance of today with solid area to area: Focus on the site itself, the near context, the black and the ambition / future desire in a single line. whole town, or choose two scales and compare them. Identify the 1st, 2nd and 3rd most important topics within each WHEN theme. Phase 1 10 minute break. WHO The planning department and other people with relevant Present the liveability circles for each other, discuss the re- knowledge from the municipality. sults, and readjust them. (revisit the dialogueplan) REALITYCHECK - Are necessary skillsets present in the group, or should the group expand to include other people with relevant knowl- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. edge? - Consider doing the exercise with different groups. It will prop- ably come out with different results.

VISION - Reconsider if the chosen themes and topics are the most ANALYSIS relevant ones, or if they should be changed. INITIATIVES EVALUATION - Another way to use the liveability circles is through mapping

IMPLEMENTATION the desired future conditions of the site. That can give another shared understanding of the site’s potential.

DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK DIALOGUE Revisit and reconsider the dialogueplan.

18 Analysis - Overview 9 THEMES

5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1

SPORT & CULTURE MOBILITY EDUCATION & LEARNING URBAN LIFE AND SPACE BUILT FORM & STRUCTURE

5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1

IDENTITY SAFETY & HEALTH NATURE BUSINESS ATTRACTIVENESS ......

19 Analysis - Exercise 3 SPORT & CULTURE

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis Questions to reflect on when filling in the form Which groups are overrepresented in activities? 5 Which groups are the least locally active? Exercise What is the nature of the activities? Which activities have a regional, national or global potential? 4 Does the site contain existing structures, buildings etc. that can be used for sport and culture, permanently or temporarily? 3 2

Notes:

Alternative topics: - Cultural centers - Cultural exchange between cities - Cultural diversity - Culture dissemination

WHY: SPORTHOW: & CULTURETIME: This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: liveability conditions in relation to guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. sports and culture within the town sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • and site. out the circle, ranking your areas topics. What is strongly represented in performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • the site/town, what is missing and the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 what needs to be improved? future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

20 Analysis - Exercise 4 MOBILITY

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis Questions to reflect on when filling in the form How are bikes and pedestrians accommodated in the site/town? 5 How is public transportation accommodated in the site/town? Exercise How well connected is the site in general to all modes of transportation? Is site adjacent infrastructure designed for the human scale? 4 How does the town support the growth of a mobility sharing economy, carpooling, rentable bikes, electric scoot- ers etc? 3 2

Notes:

Alternative topics: - Recreational routes - Well integrated freight routes - Sharing economy

WHY: HOW:MOBILITYTIME: This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: liveability conditions in relation to guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. mobility within the town and site. sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • What is strongly represented in out the circle, ranking your areas topics. the site/town, what is missing and performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • what needs to be improved? the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

21 Analysis - Exercise 5 EDUCATION & LEARNING

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis Questions to reflect on when filling in the form What are the typical obstacles to higher education? 5 What initiatives can respond to the demands for knowledge in the future? Exercise Does the town specialize in certain knowledge-based sectors? What kind of informal learning enviroment does the site/town potentially contain? 4 Is a wide range of nature and urban-based experiences accessible? 3

1 Notes:

Alternative topics: - Lifelong learning - Knowledge centers - Intergenerational transmission

WHY: HOW: TIME: EDUCATION & LEARNING What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. liveability conditions in relation to guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. education and learning within the sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • town and site. out the circle, ranking your areas topics. What is strongly represented in performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • the site/town, what is missing and the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 what needs to be improved? future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

22 Analysis - Exercise 6 URBAN LIFE & SPACE

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis Questions to reflect on when filling in the form What kinds of activities take place in the urban spaces of the town/site? (retail, relaxation, transportation etc.) 5 Which groups are over/underrepresented in the activities? Is there diversity? Exercise How does the site/town work as a frame for the everyday life? (shopping, commuting, play, exercise etc.) How does the site/town work as a frame for special events? 4 How does the site/town encourage ownership among it’s users/citizens? How does the site/town support multifunctional use of urban space(s)? How does the site/town support informal and formal meetings among users/citizens? 3 How is the site/town designed in relation to the human scale? 2

Notes:

Alternative topics:

- Parcs - Squares - Attractive streets - Edgezone policy - Clear public-, private- and semiprivate zoning - Spaces and activities for all ages and genders

WHY: URBANHOW: LIFE ANDTIME: SPACE This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: liveability conditions in relation to guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. urban life and space within the sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • town and site. out the circle, ranking your areas topics. What is strongly represented in performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • the site/town, what is missing and the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 what needs to be improved? future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

23 Analysis - Exercise 7 BUILT FORM & STRUCTURE

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis Questions to reflect on when filling in the form What defines the atmosphere of the site? 5 What physical characteristics should be preserved/transformed/interpreted into a future identity for the site? Exercise How can existing structures on the site/in the town be reused? How does the built structure correspond with the human scale? 4 Which user groups does the built structure deter or attract? What kind of retail and service areas does the site contain or relate to? And how could that look in the future? What kind of housing does the town lack? 3 What is the quality of the built form and structure of the site compared to the town in general? 2

Notes:

Alternative topics:

- Quality in architecture - Significant architectural form - Significant urban fabric - Sunexposed urban spaces - Wind protected urban spaces - Affordable housing

WHY: BUILT FORMHOW: & STRUCTURETIME: This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: liveability conditions in relation to guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. built form & structure within the sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • town and site. out the circle, ranking your areas topics. What is strongly represented in performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • the site/town, what is missing and the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 what needs to be improved? future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

24 Analysis - Exercise 8 IDENTITY

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis Questions to reflect on when filling in the form What is the common saying/motto about the site/town? 5 How is the site/town different from surrounding areas? Exercise What is the primary attractiveness of the site/town? Which demographic groups does the site/town attract? 4 What are the historical layers of the site/town? Who are the existing and future users of the site? How can you avoid strong gentrification from the site transformation? 3 2

Notes:

Alternative topics:

- Strong neighborhood feeling

- Use of local amenities - Historical traces - Preservation of historical traces - Strong business community - Attractive urban enviroment

WHY: HOW:IDENTITYTIME: This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: liveability conditions in relation to guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. identity within the town and site. sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • What is strongly represented in out the circle, ranking your areas topics. the site/town, what is missing and performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • what needs to be improved? the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

25 Analysis - Exercise 9 SAFETY & HEALTH

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis Questions to reflect on when filling in the form Which demographic groups are most exposed to health threats? 5 Which safety problems can affect the site? Exercise How can the site/town help to improve quality of life and prevent stress-related illnesses for its users/citizens? Are there health threats related to the design of the physical surroundings? 4 Are social communities present at the site/in the town? How can the site/town support the shaping of social communities? Which functions will reduce air pollution? 3 2

Notes:

Alternative topics:

- Well lit public spaces

- Nice sensoric enviroment - Clean and renewable energyresources - Low air pollution - Low soil pollution - Low water pollution - Local food supply

WHY: SAFETYHOW: & HEALTHTIME: This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: liveability conditions in relation to guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. safety and health within the town sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • and site. out the circle, ranking your areas topics. What is strongly represented in performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • the site/town, what is missing and the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 what needs to be improved? future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

26 Analysis - Exercise 10 NATURE

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis Questions to reflect on when filling in the form What kind of animal life or habitats are dominating? 5 What kind of animal life is threatened? Exercise How does the site/town connect to surrounding blue and green structures? How can the site/town support widespread knowledge of environmental resources? 4 Which areas are exposed to noise, wind, sun? 3 2

Notes: 1

Alternative topics:

- Ecosystem services

- Green streets - Nature reserves - Destination development - Natureguides - Schools and kindergardens in the nature - Local foodsupply

WHY: HOW: NATURETIME: This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: liveability conditions in relation to guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. nature within the town and site. sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • What is strongly represented in out the circle, ranking your areas topics. the site/town, what is missing and performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • what needs to be improved? the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

27 Analysis - Exercise 11 BUSINESS ATTRACTIVENESS

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis Questions to reflect on when filling in the form What special competitative advantage does your town have? 5 What does your town specialize in? Exercise What kind of workforce does your town attract and why? Does your town contain untapped resources and business talent? 4 What kind of clusters can strengthen the business attractiveness? What kind of downstream effects can the clusters provide? What initiatives can respond to future demands and technologies? 3 Is there suitable land and buildings available of for different kinds of business, retail, industry, knowledge etc.? 2

Notes:

Alternative topics: - Incubator enviroments - Supportunit in the municipality - Strategy to prevent gentrification

WHY:BUSINESSHOW: ATTRACTIVENESSTIME: This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: liveability conditions in relation to guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. business attractiveness within the sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • town and site. out the circle, ranking your areas topics. What is strongly represented in performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • the site/town, what is missing and the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 what needs to be improved? future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

28 Analysis - Exercise X EXTRA THEMES

Guiding questions Mark scale of analysis 5 Exercise

Notes:

WHY: ...... HOW: TIME: This exercise aims to reveal the Discuss the topics and look at the 00:20 min. What are the 3 most important topics? Prioritize from 1 to 3: liveability conditions of extra guiding questions to initiate discus- + : 00:05 min. themes within the town and site. sion. Write notes on the right. Fill to prioritize the • What is strongly represented in out the circle, ranking your areas topics. the site/town, what is missing and performance from 1-5 (with 5 as • what needs to be improved? the best score) today and in the PHASE 1 future. Select 3 important topics. • Exercise

29 Analysis - Summary Part 1 LIVEABILITY FOCUS

Exercise WHY Use 40 minutes to redo the priority by selecting the 4 most im- The purpose of this summary is to identify the most important portant topics, and filling out the summary scheme. Consider 1. priority themes and topics for the future development of the town or which priority the topics removed from 1st priority should have. Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... site. 10 minute break...... WHEN End of Phase 1. Use the remaining 30 minutes to describe the reason for se- Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... lecting the four 1. priority topics...... WHO Planning department REALITY CHECK Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... (revisit the dialogueplan) - Present and discuss the result of the prioritised liveability ...... focus exercise for different stakeholder groups. These recap exercises can be done by the project group in - Make shure to confirm the final result with the decision mak- the planning department together with any relevant experts, ers. depending on the size and complexity of the site and development project. DIALOGUE 2. priority Revisit and reconsider the dialogueplan. Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... HOW ...... - Define the relevant participants. - Invite them for a workshop of 1.5 hours. Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... - Fill out the theme circles and prioritised topics - Fill out the overview of the prioritised topics...... - Print each exercise sheet on A3. Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... DURING THE RECAP ...... Depending upon the number of participants, divide in groups of 2-6. Revisit the completed theme circles and put the prioritised topics in the scheme. Use about 10 minutes. 3. priority

Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... WHY: HOW: TIME: ...... To create an overview of the selected Go through the completed liveability 00:10 min. preliminary liveability focal points of circles and write your 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... the town or site. priority topics from each theme into the ...... scheme on the right. PHASE 1 Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ......

30 Analysis - Summary Part 2 LIVEABILITY FOCUS

Guiding questions Exercise

1. priority The following questions can be used to evaluate the previously identified and prioritised themes and topics. Revisit the Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... topics one at a time, and allocate them to the boxes on the right......

Reasons: ...... Reasons: ...... Reasons: ...... 1. Does the topic play an essential role in the fu- 6. Does the topic require a quick fix or a long ...... ture development and use of the town or site? term high-resource fix?

2. Are any of the topics or themes a prerequisite 7. Can the topic reinforce the liveability of the 2. priority for any of the other identified topics? town? Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... 3. Does the topic play an identity-building role? 8. Will the topic have a high impact on the liveability of the town or site? Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... 4. Is the topic or theme connected to or support- ...... ing other municipal or political strategies? 9. Is the topic present at other places in the town or neighboring towns, and can it add new pos- Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... 5. Is the topic relevant compared to the size of sibilities to these? ...... the town? 10. Can the topic reinforce an existing culture?

3. priority Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ......

Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ......

Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... WHY: HOW: TIME: ...... To sum up the high priority topics Evaluate your previously 00:40 min. that are essential in creating a selected topics by considering + 00:30 min. Topic: ...... Topic: ...... Topic: ...... transformation of your site/town the questions above. Do yet a ...... with high liveability. This is what priority to select the first, second you will base your vision on. and tertiary priorities. Topic: ...... Topic: ...... PHASE 1 ......

31 VISION 2. PHASE

32 Vision - Introduction: VISION QUESTIONNAIRE

WHY DURING THE EXERCISE The purpose of this exercise and summary is to formulate Depending on the number of participants, divide into groups of a common vision for the development of the site, based on 4-6. your knowledge from the liveability mapping and the liveability focus. Revisit the summary Part 2 from the liveability focus. Use Exercise - filled in about 10 minutes. WHEN Phase 2. Go through the questionnaire and discuss possible answers. Write your answers in the scheme. Use about 1 hour. WHO Planning department 10 minute break. Politicians Landowners Present and discuss the answers with the entire group. Use Other stakeholders about 30 minutes. Citizens (revisit the dialogueplan) DURING THE RECAP Divide into small groups again and do a fast draft for the vision This exercise and recap should be done with input from a formulation. Use about 30 minutes. larger group of stakeholders and knowledgeable persons, and then finished in a smaller group. Present and discuss the answers with the entire group. Use Groups who need to take ownership of the development of the about 30 minutes. site, must have the opportunity to influence the vision. 10 minute break. HOW Sum up - filled in - Define the relevant participants A single smaller group of participants, or the core project - Invite them to a workshop of 3 hours. group, writes a final preliminary version of the vision, based on - Print X numbers of the vision exercise and sum up. different drafts and dicussions. - Print part 2 of the liveability focus summary. - Bring extra paper or post-it notes to write down notes during REALITY CHECK the discussions. - Test the vision on users and stakeholders. - You can formulate the vision in single words (easy and fast), - The vision must be discussed, adjusted and approved in the whole sentences (exact) or as picture collages (fabulating). right forums, depending on the democratic procedures of the municipality. - Go through the politics and visions for the municipality to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. check for overlaps and contradictions. - Invite stakeholders to a vision-workshop. - Do an event and vision workshop for citizens at the site. VISION ANALYSIS INITIATIVES EVALUATION DIALOGUE

IMPLEMENTATION Revisit and reconsider the dialogueplan.

DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK

33 Vision - Exercise: VISION QUESTIONAIRE

Guiding questions Exercise

The following general questions can be used to uncover thoughts and provide input for the formulation of a main Answer 1...... vision and a number of sub-visions for the site/town. When answering each question, a vision and sub-visions are formulated by looking across the answers.

1. What role do you want the transformation 5. Do you have opinions about what WILL be- Answer 2...... area to play in the rest of your municipality/ come part of the site in the future? town? 6. What would be the most important outcome 2. Can the development of the site be used for for the site/town in a 5 to 50 years perspec- Answer 3...... the municipality’s overall strategic develop- tive? ment and regional position, and/or in competition with other cities? 7. Which 5 words should characterize the area once the development is well-realized? 3. How would you like the area to evolve? Answer 4...... (Housing, culture, education, occupation, 8. What do you want to avoid in our future devel- living life, etc.) opment of the site?

4. Do you have pictures of how you envision the 9. Others? area in the future? (Balance between new and Answer 5...... old, identity, architecture)

Answer 6......

Answer 7......

Answer 8...... WHY: HOW: Time: The purpose of this excercise is to Go through the questionnaire and 1 hour start discussions that will help to iden- discuss possible answers. Write your tify visionary aspects and potentials of answers on the scheme. Answer 9...... the development of the site. Use your shared knowledge from the prioritised topics from summary 2. PHASE 2 Vision - Summary: VISION FORMULATION

Exercise

Title: ...... 1. subvision: ......

General vision: ......

2. subvision: ......

3. subvision: ......

4. subvision: ......

WHY: HOW: Time: This excercise will encourage you to Formulate the overall vision based on 00:30 mins. formulate a structured vision, divided your answers on the previous page. into a general vision that is supported Give it a working title based on the by up to four subvisions, that encap- keywords in the vision. sulate different parts of the general Prioritise the elements of the vision in PHASE 2 vision. subvisions.

35 INITIATIVES 3. PHASE

36 Initiatives - introduction: DEFINE INITIATIVES

WHY DURING THE EXERCISE The purpose of this exercise is to find and describe the initia- Revisit the vision and subvisions. Use about 10 min. tives that are needed to realize the vision for the development of the site. Go though the approved vision and subvisions, one by one, Exercise - filled in and discuss which initiatives are needed to realize the goal. WHEN Write all ideas down and place the initiatives on the map. Phase 3. Go through the guiding questions to initiate the discussion. WHO Use about 1 hour. Planning department Experts on specific subjects, e.g. pollution, land development, 10 minute break. ecology, housing, law etc. (revisit the dialogueplan) DURING THE RECAP Point out the most important and powerful initiatives and write This exercise and recap can be done with different expert and their titles on the summary page. Use about 15 minutes. stakeholder groups. A final sorting and prioritising of the initiatives should be done in the core project group. Go through each initiative on the summary page and describe it. Use about 5 minutes per initiative. HOW - Define the relevant participants Repeat the exercise and summary as many times as you - Invite them to a workshop of 2.5 hours. need, to define and organize the essential initiatives that are - Print plenty of the initiative exercises and summaries. needed to realize the vision. - Print the vision formulation. - Print an A2 map of the site and nearby surroundings or the REALITYCHECK Sum up - filled in whole town (depending on the scale of the town, and how - Go through the exercise with people from different knowl- relevant it is for development of the site), on something that is edge backgrounds and groups to ensure a comprehensive easy to draw on. view on the matter. - Bring extra paper or post-it notes to write down notes during - Have an economist identify overall economic considerations the discussions. on the different initiatives and their impact. - Consider that design decisions are not made too early and that initiatives are kept on a proper level of abstraction.

DIALOGUE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Revisit and reconsider the dialogueplan. VISION ANALYSIS INITIATIVES EVALUATION IMPLEMENTATION

DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK

37 Initiatives - Exercise: DEFINE INITIATIVES

Exercise

General vision - Initiatives needed for realising the general vision: ...... Subvision 2 - Initiatives needed for realising the subvision: ...... • • • • • • • • • • • Subvision 3 - Initiatives needed for realising the subvision: ...... • • • • • • • • •

Subvision 1 - Initiatives needed for realising the subvision: ...... Subvision 4 - Initiatives needed for realising the subvision: ...... • • • • • • • •

Guiding questions

- What is needed to create public attention and support for the vision? WHY: HOW: TIME: - Which initiatives and legal frameworks are necessary to prepare the site for development? To do a overall list of initiatives that Go through the vision and subvisions, 1 hour - Which initiatives will ensure a positive sensory experience and human scale for the future site? are needed to realise the vision and one by one, and discuss which initia- - Which initiatives can kickstart the future cultural attractions of the site? subvisions. tives are needed to realise the goal. - Which initiatives can preserve and develop the characteristics, identity and history of the site? Write all ideas down. - What is needed for improving the ‘anti-liveability’, and reinforcing the liveability aspects of the site? Go through the guiding questions to PHASE 3 - Which initiatives are important for mapping the site’s prerequisites? initiate the discussion. - Which initiatives will ensure a sound and stable economy for the project?

38 Initiatives - Summary: DESCRIBE INITIATIVES Exercise

Name of initiative:...... Name of initiative:......

Purpose of the initiative:...... Purpose of the initiative:......

Possible stakeholders: ...... Possible stakeholders: ......

How will the initiative help to realise the vision?...... How will the initiative help to realise the vision?......

Name of initiative:......

Purpose of the initiative:......

Possible stakeholders: ...... Map of site, context and/or town

How will the initiative help to realise the vision?......

Name of initiative:......

Purpose of the initiative:...... WHY: HOW: TIME: Choose the essential initiatives and Point out the most important and pow- 1-1.5 hours describe them. erful initiatives and write their titles on depend- Possible stakeholders: ...... the summary page. ing on the Place them on the map. amount of Go through each initiative on the sum- initiatives. PHASE 3 How will the initiative help to realise the vision?...... mary page and describe it.

39 IMPLEMENTATION 4. PHASE

40 Implementation - Introduction: IMPLEMENTATION

WHY Go through each initiative and place them in the matrix with an The aim of this exercise is to figure out the order in which X and their title. Go through the guiding questions to initiate initiatives should be applied so that the maximum value is the discussion. Use about 30 minutes. extracted through development of the site. A description of the Exercise - filled in criterias for success should be defined here as well as possi- 10 minute break. ble stakeholders within each initiative. DURING THE RECAP WHO Go through the guiding questions and the implementation Planning department matrix and organize the initiatives in the order you suggest Landowners and important stakeholders to launch them. Connect them to the timeline. Use about 20 Economists minutes. (revisit the dialogueplan) Describe the criteria for success and possible stakeholders in HOW all initiatives. Use about 40 minutes. - Find the relevant participants - Invite them to a workshop of 2 hours. REALITYCHECK - Print X numbers of the implementation exercise and summa- - Check the results with other expert groups. ry. - Go through the exercise and recap as many times as you - Print the vision and the initiatives summary. need, to ensure a good foundation for the implementation of - Bring extra paper or post-it notes to write down notes during the vision. the discussions. - It is highly recommended to do a cashflow model, that fol- lows the development of the project and is be used for show- WHEN ing the economical consequences of different possible choices Sum up - filled in Phase 4. in the development of the project.

DURING THE EXERCISE DIALOGUE Revisit the vision and initiatives summary. Use about 10 min- Revisit and reconsider the dialogueplan. utes.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. VISION ANALYSIS INITIATIVES EVALUATION IMPLEMENTATION

DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK

41 Implementation - Exercise: IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX Exercise High-cost

Low liveability impact High liveability impact Low-cost

Guiding questions

- Which initiatives will have a high liveability impact on the site during or after the development? WHY: HOW: TIME: - Which initiatives will have a low liveability impact, but are still necessary? To map the cost and impact of the Go through each initiative and place 00:30 mins. - Which initiatives can be based on voluntary work, take place in existing structures and buildings, or established for a different initiatives, as preparation to them in the matrix with an X and their smaller amount of money? describe the right order in which to title. Go through the guiding questions - Which high-cost initiatives are more or less important to realize the vision? launch them. to initiate the discussion. - Which initiatives will have a huge impact on the sensory experience and human scale of the site in the future? PHASE 4

42 Implementation - Summary: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Exercise :...... :...... :...... :...... :...... Name of initiative : Criteria for success :...... Stakeholders Name of initiative : Criteria for success :...... Stakeholders Name of initiative : Criteria for success :...... Stakeholders Name of initiative : Criteria for success :...... Stakeholders Name of initiative : Criteria for success :...... Stakeholders

Timeline Exercise

Guiding questions

- Which initiatives must be launched as preperation for transforming the site? WHY: HOW: TIME: - Which low-cost/high-impact initiatives could be used to attract new user groups early in the process? The aim of this exercise is to figure out Go through the guiding questions and 00:20 mins. - Which low-cost/high-impact initiatives could be used to change the site identity early in the process? in which order the initiatives should the implementation matrix to organize + 00:40 mins. - Which high-cost/high-impact initiatives will play an important cultural role on the site, and might therefore be applied be applied, in order to bring the most the initiatives in the order you suggest early in the process? value to the development of the site. to launch them. Connect them to the - Which initiatives need large funding measures, and might therefore be applied later in the process? timeline. PHASE 4 - Which initiatives are interdependent, and in which order? Describe the criteria for success and - Do these questions give new initiaitve ideas, that should be included in the plan? possible stakeholders of all initiatives.

43 EVALUATION 5. PHASE

44 Introduction: EVALUATION

WHY HOW Exercise - filled in This exercise and summary’s purpose is to form a preliminary - Decide which initiatives the exercise should focus on. plan on how to evaluate different initiatives and their liveablil- - Define the relevant participants ity performance, and to cultivate a long term perspective that - Invite them to a workshop of 1-3 hours. ensures the direction of the development process. - Print X numbers of the implementation exercise and summary. - Print the vision and the initiatives summary. How will the different initiatives progress, how do they function - Bring extra paper or post-it notes to write down notes during under construction and after completion, and how do they the discussions. perform liveability-wise in the long run? WHEN Taking a holistic approach to the assessment of community Phase 5. and livability is important, because every place has unique strengths, and the experience of liveability is subjective. It is DURING THE EXERCISE also important to define the most accurate indicators for the Brainstorm which indicators are suitable for measuring how different initiatives needed to realize the vision. It is expected you experience liveability as a resident or visitor in the town. that the initiatives will be of varying character, complexity and Write an overall list of possible indicators of liveability for each time frame. Doing this exercise in advance will support an initiative. ongoing evaluation of the initiatives as they are realized, and maintain the focus on liveability. Go through the guiding questions to initiate the discussion. Use 10 minutes per initiative. WHO Sum up - filled in The planning department DURING THE SUM UP Project groups - if established Go through each initiative and discuss the most relevant Data expert from the municipality indicators that can and should be measured to evaluate the (revisit the dialogueplan) effects of the initiative.

This exercise can be used on all initiatives at the same time, Look at the box with examples of quality measurements and the first ones to be launched, the most important ones, or the quantity measurements. ones that will gain the most attention with the public. Go through the guiding questions to initiate the discussion. Use 10 minutes per initiative.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. REALITYCHECK - Discuss the suggestions with data experts from the munici-

VISION pality to check up on the possibilities for collecting the desired ANALYSIS

INITIATIVES data. EVALUATION - Find inspiration for indicators in the project “Suggested Indi-

IMPLEMENTATION cators & Toolbox”: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/ df4aafdce9664bc0a93cf6f78fc64fcf/indicators_toolbox_attrac-

DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK tive_nordic_towns_sweco.pdf

DIALOGUE Revisit and reconsider the dialogueplan.

45 Exercise: INDICATORS OF LIVEABILITY Exercise

Name of initiative:...... Name of initiative:...... Name of initiative:...... Name of initiative:......

Criteria for success:...... Criteria for success:...... Criteria for success:...... Criteria for success:......

Liveability indicators: Liveability indicators: Liveability indicators: Liveability indicators:

• • • •

Guiding questions

- Which themes and topics on liveability did we aim to strengthen? WHY: HOW: TIME: - Did the initiative evolve during the process? To describe the liveability indicators for Brainstorm which indicators are suit- 00:10 per. - What is the most important indicator of liveability? each initiative. able for measuring how you experi- initiative. - Are there indicators that will be experienced by the citizens? ence liveability. Write an overall list - What kind of indicators are perceived at eye level or at walking speed? of possible indicators for liveability on - What kind of indicators are easy to communicate? each initiative. PHASE 5 - Should the indicators be given equal weight? Go through the guiding questions to initiate the discussion.

46 Summary MEASUREMENTS OF LIVEABILITY Exercise

Name of initiative:...... Name of initiative:...... Name of initiative:...... Name of initiative:......

What do we want to measure? ...... What do we want to measure? ...... What do we want to measure? ...... What do we want to measure? ......

How can it be measured? ...... How can it be measured? ...... How can it be measured? ...... How can it be measured? ......

Is quality or quantity the best measurement? Is quality or quantity the best measurement? Is quality or quantity the best measurement? Is quality or quantity the best measurement? ......

Can existing data collections be used? ...... Can existing data collections be used? ...... Can existing data collections be used? ...... Can existing data collections be used? ......

Are there any uncertainties in the measure- Are there any uncertainties in the measure- Are there any uncertainties in the measure- Are there any uncertainties in the measurement?...... ment?...... ment?...... ment?......

Who can measure it? ...... Who can measure it? ...... Who can measure it? ...... Who can measure it? ......

When should it be measured? ...... When should it be measured? ...... When should it be measured? ...... When should it be measured? ......

Examples of quality measures Examples of quatity measures

- Media coverage - Measurements of e.g. air quality, water quality WHY: HOW: TIME: - Various chart rankings - Number of e.g. people in one place To select and describe the best live- Go through each initiative and discuss 00:10 mins. - Vox pop - Occurrence of wildlife ability measurement for each initiative, the most relevant indicators of the per initia- - Interviews - Distribution of bicycles and cars in order to evaluate on the success of effects of the initiative. tive. - Polls - Use of sports and cultural facilities the initiative and the realisation of the Check the examples of quality- and etc. - Green factor/Biofactor vision during or after the development quantity measurements. Go through PHASE 5 etc. proces. the guiding questions to initiate the discussion.

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48 Participating towns in the project: TOWNS, SITES AND CHALLENGES

TOWNS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROJECT TYPES OF TOWNS TYPES OF SITES Four towns from the Nordic region, Akranes (Iceland), Mid- The towns differ widly in types: Akranes, which used to be a All the sites are transformation sites. The site in Akranes is an delfart (Denmark), Salo (Finland) and Växjö (Sweden), have picturesque fishing village with new expected growth, to Salo, old habour, Salo’s site is a former marshalling yard centrally participated in the project with their own development sites which used to be one of the cornerstones of global tech indus- located in the town, and the last two are larger industrial ar- during the making of this toolbox. tries before Nokia pulled out a decade ago setting off a crisis. eas, Middelfart’s site located close to the coastline and Växjö Salo and Akranes are fairly recent towns, whereas Växjö and site surrounded by urban development. AKRANES PORTRAITS OF THE TOWNS Middelfart have more urban, older historical roots through the The towns share their geographical distance from the capital Viking and Middle Ages. Växjö is the city with the most eco- TYPES OF CHALLENGES region. They are all situated within close proximity to nature nomic growth in its part of Sweden, and covers a large area Most of the towns lack young people and see a growing 2 and greenery. They are all small and medium sized towns, with its 32 km . The town is a regional growth engine. Middel- number of elderly. The towns struggle with car-based urban S ALO but within the group there is a fairly big scale difference, from fart is centrally placed in Denmark, and experiences a low rate fabrics, and attemptat at getting a larger share of green mo- Akranes, the smallest with 7.400 inhabitants, to Växjö the of unemployment and a growing number of inhabitants. Within bility all year around. New human scaled development and VÄXJÖ largest with 66.275 inhabitants. mobility, Salo, Middelfat and Växjö are all well connected to development projects that reflect the identity and the context their countries main infrastructure by car and train. Salo is of the towns they are based in were some of the key discus- MIDDELFART currently investigating the potential in a new hyperloop that will sions during the project. have a high speed connection to Helsinki in 10 minutes.

ISLAND - AKRANES DENMARK - MIDDELFART FINLAND - SALO SWEDEN - VÄXJÖ

TOWN LOCATION TOWN LOCATION TOWN LOCATION TOWN LOCATION Akranes lies in the outskirts of the metropolitan area, in West Middelfart is centrally located in the middle of Denmark on The town is in the southern part of Finland, location between Växjö is the only regional core in the inlands of southeast Iceland. The town is a the biggest one in West Iceland. the Island Funen. The city is placed on the Peninsula and the two larger cities, Turku and Helsinki. Sweden. The neighboring city Alvesta in the west, located on surrounded by the Sea Little Belt and connected to Jutland by the national railway network, is the closest collaborator. SITE two bridges. SITE Harbor transformation Transport node transformation SITE SITE Brown field and big-box transformation Brown field transformation

49 Portrait: MIDDELFART “This is where the Bridges begins”

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Inhabitants: 15.540

Distances: 209 km (by road) to the capital Copenhagen Approx: 1.75 hours by train Approx: 2.25 hours by car TRANSFORMATION SITE Size: Approx: 7 km2

Origin: 13th century

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CHALLENGES POSSIBILITIES TOOLS, VISIONPAPERS AND PROCESSES - Demographic change in Middelfart Municipality showed a - Green and blue solutions – the Climate City, the most - The town council´s Visionpaper - “This is where the Bridges decrease in the younger population in Middelfart Municipality beautiful climate adaptation in Denmark and Climate begins” as they move to larger cities with facilities for higher Laboratory, showroom for climate projects 1:1. education. The population is getting increasingly older. - The overall Plan of the Municipality – “KommunePlan” - There is a long tradition of co-creation in the town council but - It is a challenge to shift from individual projects to a holistic also with the citizens and the businesses. Focus on concrete - Developmentplan for the citycenter – “Mulighedernes development model for the city. results – short way from thought to action. Middelfart”

- The changing structure of the core of the city. - Middelfart is centrally located in the middle of the country, - Planning process including dialogues with different surrounded by forests and the Sea Little Belt. stakeholders.

50 Portrait: TRANSFORMATION SITE MIDDELFART

TRANSFORMATION SITE The new development plan for Middelfart central city included an expanded urban area in a former industrial site which we wished to transform into a mix of residential and commercial. The transformations area is located in the north-east part of the city in one of the centrallly located industrial areas. The 33 HA site seems empty and abandoned with many solid surfaces and outdoor storage of materials.

SIZE: Falstersvej / Fynsvej district is one of Middelfart’s oldest 1000 M The area is about business areas, but is being phased out as a industrial area. 33 ha The site has been designated in the municipal plan as a transformation area and is located in an isolated commercial area in the eastern part of the city, with a view to the center, 500 M the belt and the bridges. The area northeast of the Falstervej / Fynsvej neighborhood has been planned for residential buildings with the initial housing already established.

VISION TRANSFORMATION Our goal is to transform the old business area into a new, SITE attractive and sustainable urban neighborhood - close to both the water and the center. The area has huge potential, among MIDDELFART

other things, based on its location at the nexus of city and ➤ TOWN CENTER ➤ N nature. We want to bring that into play in the development of 500 m a dense and sustainable neighborhood that places community and diversity as the focal point with room for many different types of ownership, housing typologies and residents.

Support the city life and quality of Middelfart through creation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. of new connections that knit the existing city and its functions together and create new ones to the city center, the waterfront and the belt. Also develop a very special urban neighborhood VISION ANALYSIS INITIATIVES in Middelfart where community and sustainability are primary EVALUATION turning points. IMPLEMENTATION

Support Middelfart as Climate Laboratory by transforming the 1:1000 existing business area to Middelfart’s Climate Quarter 2.0. DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK USE OF THE TOOLBOX The work with the site has not begun yet, but the toolbox has been tested with a group of members from different departments in the municipality administration. This “testing test” has been usefull, and we feel more prepared. We tested the liveability and anti-liveability mapping, and the liveability focus with the circles.

51 Portrait: “In Finnish salo means woodland, SALO backwoods but also a wooded island”

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Inhabitants: 52.312

Distances: 116 km (by road) to the capital Helsinki Approx: 1.5 hours by train (future 1 hour) Approx: 1.5 hours by car TRANSFORMATION SITE Size: Approx: 8 km2

Origin: Town status: 1960

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CHALLENGES POSSIBILITIES TOOLS, VISIONPAPERS AND PROCESES - Population loss, number of elderly rising and birth - Location at the heart of the most active region in Finland. - Strategy of the city rate declining. - Strategies key projects - Warm and welcoming small-town atmosphere. - Business policy - Unemployment rate. - The annual city planning program - Salo is a vibrant hub of commercial activity and well - Province plan, urban development plan and city plans - Availability of skilled labor. known for its ICT business. - Reports - City center development plans - Planning processes - Dialogues and engagement of all partners

52 Portrait: TRANSFORMATION SITE SALO

TRANSFORMATION SITE Location: The site is northwest of the Salo city center. The SIZE: area is bordered to the west by Turku-Helsinki railway. Mer- 11 HA About 11 hectare iniitty business area is situated on the west side of the railway 11 HA as the Salo IOT Campus (the former Nokia area).

Characteristics: Part of the site is a former industrial and 1000 M railway area which lies vacant as undeveloped brown field. On the other hand, Salo art museum is situated on the site.

History: The area has mainly been used for railways or rails- 500 M way related functions. TRANSFORMATION SITE Challenges: City center is disconnected visually to the transformation area. The gateway to the city from the train station doesen’t work and passangers don’t reconize the city center’s location. The industrial land use is finished and there is no alternative or additional use nowadays. The safe and direct SALO traffic connection over or under the railway is missing between TOWN CENTER

Meriniitty industrial area and Salo city center. The railway

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© 2018 Google Possibilities: The development of the area improves the attrac- tiviness and liveability in Salo city center as well as the wider cityscape. It is possible to build a new travel center near the railway and connect both bus and railway traffic. New traffic connections over or under the railway brings flexibility and improves movement between the city center and Meriniitty. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

VISION VISION

The high-speed rail link- called the One Hour Train- between ANALYSIS INITIATIVES Helsinki and Turku is under planning. A reduced travel time EVALUATION

would, through improved accessibility, expand employment 1:1000 IMPLEMENTATION and labour market options. Moreover, this would widen the business areas of companies, promote tourism and enhance USEDIALOGUE OF THE & REALITY TOOLBOX CHECK the attractiveness and competitiveness of the Salo city. So our The toolbox was piloted in another project. goal is to to utilize the potential of developing high-speed rail Toolbox will be very useful in future. link and transform the station area into attractive, versatile and liveability urban environment.

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VÄXJÖ “The regional city – a core in a cooperative region”

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Inhabitants: 66.275

Distances: 420 km (by road) to the capital Helsinki TRANSFORMATION SITE Approx: 3.5 hours by train Approx: 4.75 hours by car

Size: Approx: 32 km2

Origin: Town status: 1342

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CHALLENGES POSSIBILITIES TOOLS, VISIONPAPERS AND PROCESES Växjö has positive demographic growth in both younger and Växjö has had unemployment decreases over the last The town’s vision and goals are formulated in the master plan older inhabitants. Although Växjö has a university that attracts years. The municipality’s financial situation is relatively for Växjö and are as following: students from all over Sweden, the town struggles to keep good compared to other municipalities in Sweden. Väx- - The regional city – a core in a cooperative region the students living in Växjö after they are finished with their jö is the city with the most economic growth in this part - The city of lakes and parks with nature just around the corner education. of Sweden and there are no obvious competitors in the - A dense and mixed-use city with passenger traffic by foot, region. Regional GDP growht is more than the national bicycle or public transport GDP. - A city for all that promotes, safety, security and health - A polycentric city where the center has kept its small-scale charm - Bold new architecture with respect for history The master plan for the city of Växjö also contains three guiding principles for planning the city to fulfill the goals: - Develop four city cores/centres - A dense, mixed-use radial city - Green & blue wedges inbetween A new and updated master plan is in the works and is expected to be ready in 2020.

54 Portrait: TRANSFORMATION SITE VÄXJÖ

LOCATION AND ROLE IN THE REGION VISION The transformation site is located between a 1950’s housing The outlines of the vison have been formulated but not com- area to the east, Växjö’s sports and arena area to the west pletely finished yet. The general vision is so far: A living and and an industrial area to the north. The site contains business- sustainable area that knits together different parts of the city. es that are of some importance to the city but not much in a The vision was then broken down into four subvisions that so regional aspect. far only consist of headlines that need full explanations. The four headlines are: renew, mix, open up and connect. CHARACTERISTICS The transformation site consists of five huge blocks. The size USE OF THE TOOLBOX of the blocks vary, but all of them are much larger than the The whole toolbox has come to good use, not only in this devel- traditional city block. Although the buildings vary in terms of opment project, but also in other planning projects in Växjö. style and expression, they still seem cohesive because of their The dialogueplan was used and discussed early in the planning TRANSFORMATION 500 M 1000 M similar low height and large-scale length. The spaces between process. We decided to focus om the property owners in the SITE the buildings are paved and dominated by parking spaces and area, with whom we had both individual meetings and common loading areas. The area has no residents. meetings throughout the process. The property owners are still involved with the planning process. When the planning sugges- History: The development area is Växjö’s oldest dedicated tion is ready there will be dialogue meetings with the politicians VÄXJÖ industrial area. The planning began in the 1930-40’s when and the public according to the Swedish building legislation. TOWN CENTER the need for industrial facilities grew. The first buildings were The livability mapping/anti livability mapping, livability focus and erected in the beginning of the 1950’s in the southern parts of vision parts of the toolbox were all used during a one-day work- the area and then grew north. shop with the project group containing planners and different experts. It worked really well using the toolbox for one work- 1:1000 CHALLENGES shop. We made the mapping shorter in time, just to understand The transformation site has quite a lot of challenges to deal the area and we let the livability focus take most of the time. SIZE with. The largest one is probably that there is virtually no The discussions during the workshop were rewarding. The area is greenery at all. The area is also at a natural low point in the We also interviewed the property owners about what they think approx. 34 acres landscape which makes it very vulnerable to flooding in the is important considering the livability focus and their vision for big. It’s 1000 storm water system. Other challenges are high amounts of the area. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. meters long and traffic that cause noise and congestion, the lack of residents The workshop resulted in the formulation of three guidelines approx. 300 that leaves the area empty after closing hours and also ground that make out the foundation for the initiatives which we contin- 34 HA meters wide. VISION

pollution from heavy industrial use. ue to work on and of the planning suggestion for the develop- ANALYSIS INITIATIVES

ment area. EVALUATION Possibilities: The possibilities of the area are not as evident as IMPLEMENTATION the challenges and are a bit harder to identify. The area’s loca- We think the toolbox has provided us the tools to plan for an tion close to the city centre and the proximity to Växjö’s sports attractive and sustainable area in a structured and efficient way. and arena area, but also to two external shopping areas is the DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK transformation area’s strongest potential. The location gives the area good connections and short distances to move by N➤ bike, bus and car. Image © 2019 Maxar TechnologiesImage © 2019 Maxar Technologies © 2018 Google 700 m Image © 2019 Maxar Technologies © 2018 Google 55 Portrait: “A fishing village, but has seen a AKRANES boom in residency in the past few years”

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Inhabitants: 7.411

Distances: 20 km to the capital Reykjavik Approx: 1.5 hours by bus Approx: 0.75 hours by car Size: 3,1 km² TRANSFORMATION AREA

Origin: Akranes was settled in the 9th century. Town status: 1942

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AKRANES LOCATION POSSIBILITIES Akranes is located in the outskirts of the Reykjavík Akranes has various opportunities and excellent qualities to metropolitan area in West Iceland. The municipality has 7400 attract the value of knowledge, experience, and creativity. Its inhabitants and is around 20 km north of the capital Reykjavík attraction lies particularly in proximity to the country’s largest though almost 50 km by driving. It is the the largest town in growth area in the capital of Reykjavik as well as in lower real West Iceland. estate prices. There is also a lot of attraction in the origin and location of the town and a unique opportunity in an industrial CHALLENGES renovation where the old cement factory served. All in all, the The potential growth of Akranes will depend on the increased industrial area of the town can serve as an important role in role of sustainable and creative activities in a modern urban renewal, where diverse and vibrant conditions can be economy. There has been a lack of diversity in the business created for facilities with sustainable and creative activities sector, but today the inhabitants are looking towards increased and good connections with the surrounding area, as well as development of the food and tourism industry, among other improved public transportation to the metropolitan center. things. Akranes could become a “bedroom-community” on the outskirts of Reykjavík with a monotonous economy.

56 Portrait: PROJECT SITE AKRANES

TRANSFORMATION SITE The site covers a former industrial area in the heart of town. The organization of the area is a major and important task 9 HA that plays a key role in the urban renewal of the municipality. There is also a good supply of housing in Akranes, which is cheaper than the capital. The industrial area of the town can 1000 M serve an important role in urban renewal, where diverse and vibrant conditions can be created for facilities with sustainable and creative activities and good connections to the surround- SIZE: ing area, city center, the harbor and Langisandur beach, as About 9 ha well as an improved public transportation to the metropolitan center. 500 M VISION The goal is to transform the old cement factory site into a new, attractive and sustainable urban area. The area has large potential - based on its location between the coastline and center. It is close to the harbor, Langisandur beach and the city center. A mixed-use of housing and different types of own- TRANSFORMATION AREA ership working within the sustainable goals create a special urban site. TOWN CENTER

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DIALOGUE & REALITY CHECK USE OF THE TOOLBOX The work with the site has not begun yet and the toolbox hasn’t been used at all, neither in the planning process nor the discussion with stakeholders. However, it will hopefully be used in the future.

57 EPILOGUE

58 EPILOGUE

We hope you find the toolbox inspirational and useful for struc- GROUP COORDINATOR: CONSULTANTS TEAM GROUPMEMBER: VÄXJÖ turing the proces, the dialogue with the actors, the creation of Kristin Omholt-Jensen PROJECTLEADER: Rebecca Martinsson a vision and implementation of it at your urban transformation- Senior advisor Sofie Yde Head of planning site. The Norwegian Ministry of Local Govern- Creative director at Arkitema Architects, [email protected] ment and Modernisation Urban planning [email protected] Feel free to contact any of us for tips, tricks and 1:1 experi- [email protected] [email protected] ence with using the toolbox and work with urban transforma- [email protected] tion projects. GROUPLEADER: CONSULTANTS TEAM GROUPMEMBER: MIDDELFART Mika Mannervesi Kirsten Bruun Plougmand Kind regards, EXPERT: Director, City Development Services Lin Skaufel Urban planner kirjaamo@salo.fi Urban planner and founding partner at [email protected] The workgroup and consultants [email protected] Everyday Studio [email protected] [email protected]

CONSULTANTS TEAM GROUPMEMBER: AKRANES EXPERT: Helena Guttormsdóttir Mette Lis Andersen Lector M.Art.Ed. Director at Fru Andersen https://www.akranes.is/ Former CEO at Realdania [email protected] [email protected]

GROUPMEMBER: SALO Riikka Nurmi Special Advisor, City Development kirjaamo@salo.fi [email protected]

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