Transformationsdesign, Vortrag von Harald Welzer

Published on 08.10.2013

Keywords: Social / Culture, Transition Town, Environmental policy

Method for the holistic analysis of planning concepts by Stephan Anders

39,- Euro | ISBN 978-3-946319-02-3, 310 pages with numerous colour illustrations, 19 x 25,5 cm, softcover - May 2016

Melting glaciers, floods and smog in cities are just a few visible signs of the need for sustainable development. Sustainable neighbourhoods can make a decisive contribution to this.

However, planning sustainable neighbourhoods is complex and requires a holistic view. For example, changing an urban planning parameter such as building density may have far-reaching consequences on other areas such as the efficiency of energy and transport systems, the utilisation of social infrastructure, the water balance, the urban climate and the well-being of residents. Suitable methods and tools are lacking for the holistic analysis of these interactions, especially in early planning phases, when essential decisions - such as the necessity or location of a project - are made.

The present work aims to close this gap. Based on the systematic analysis of the complex interactions of sustainable neighbourhood development, a method was developed that makes it possible to analyse the effects of different planning concepts at an early stage, to discuss them within the planning team and to arrive at more sustainable solutions in dialogue with all those involved.