City futures: exploring urban retrofit and sustainable transitions

Eames, Malcolm; Dixon, Tim; May, Tim; Hunt, Miriam

doi:10.1080/09613218.2013.805063

Cited by 128 publications

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“…Despite the differences between the city and other socio-technical systems, there are several transition studies related to the built environment: for example, transition to sustainability and spatial questions (Coenen et al 2012;Raven et al 2012); issues of production and consumption related to urban development (Tukker et al 2008); the sustainability of everyday life (Shove & Walker 2010); and the issue of urban retrofit and sustainable transitions (Eames et al 2013). Transition studies also analyse city governance in moves towards sustainability (Bulkeley et al 2011;Hodson & Marvin 2009Naess & Vogel 2012;Nevens et al 2013;Frantzeskaki et al 2012Frantzeskaki et al , 2014.…”

Section: The City As a Socio-technical Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

A transition to a denser and more sustainable city: Factors and actors in Trondheim, Norway

Hernández-Palacio

2017

Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions

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This paper analyses urban densification in Norway as a key element of sustainable city policies. The city is viewed as a system in which changes of material aspects, such as density, are linked with social and technological aspects. Densification targets in Trondheim are used as a case study to explore the main actors and factors involved in urban development. A multilevel perspective approach used in sustainability transitions studies is applied as a model to describe them. The aim is to illustrate interactions and barriers arising in the implementation of densification policies. The argument suggests that despite a shift of paradigm in planning towards sustainability, urban regimes have remained rather stable. Some progress has been made, but further advancing the sustainability agenda may require new rules in the regime -for example, new planning policies integrated with taxation and financial instruments, and transport regulations -and a stronger emphasis on niche developments.

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Section: The City As a Socio-technical Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

A transition to a denser and more sustainable city: Factors and actors in Trondheim, Norway

Hernández-Palacio

2017

Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions

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“…Justification of large investments in urban transition takes its point of departure in the pertinent questions "transition to what" and "why" as explored by Eames et al [8], who identified different visions of transition to a (1) Smart-Networked City; (2) Self-Reliant City; (3) Compact City; or a (4) Green City. Although the emphasis among these visions differs, they all fit into the broader, but ambiguous goal of sustainability.…”

Section: National Policy Goals and Challenges Related To The Agendamentioning

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On Financing of Urban Transition Viewed from the Oresund Area: When the Political Agenda of Urban Transition Meets the Market

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Snällfot

2014

Sustainability

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Abstract:The "urban transition" agenda is as a conglomerate of ambitions derived from international policy documents and as applied in the Oresund area. Encompassing locally set goals for (i) climate change mitigation; (ii) energy efficiency; and (iii) human wellbeing in the built environment. Its implementation is largely dependent on private sector joining in, since transitioning the building stock is to be financed by the market. This paper explores strategies to meet this agenda in the Oresund area. A particular focus is on the refurbishment of multi-family housing relative to these set goals. The paper finds meaningful differences between Denmark and Sweden. In general, exceptionally high energy standards come at an additional cost that is likely to be incompatible with rational economic behavior. Furthermore, actions appropriate for one goal are likely to have modest effects on ancillary goals. The paper concludes by suggesting to revisit current strategies in the Oresund area to reflect market constraints and to promote more coherent ways to achieve the set goals.

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“…Retro-fit is therefore an opportunity and challenge, with the potential for short-term benefits that may prove crucial for improvement in performance of future cities and their environments [33].…”

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Review: Improving the Impact of Plant Science on Urban Planning and Design

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Urban planning is a vital process in determining the functionality of future cities. It is predicted that at least two thirds of the world's citizens will reside in towns and cities by the middle of this century, up from one third in the middle of the previous century. Not only is it essential to provide space for work and dwelling, but also for their well-being. Well-being is inextricably linked with the surrounding environment, and natural landscapes have a potent positive effect. For this reason, the inclusion and management of urban green infrastructure has become a topic of increasing scientific interest. Elements of this infrastructure, including green roofs and façades are of growing importance to operators in each stage of the planning, design and construction process in urban areas. Currently, there is a strong recognition that "green is good". Despite the positive recognition of urban greenery, and the concerted efforts to include more of it in cities, greater scientific attention is needed to better understand its role in the urban environment. For example, many solutions are cleverly engineered without giving sufficient consideration to the biology of the vegetation that is used. This review contends that whilst "green is good" is a positive mantra to promote the inclusion of urban greenery, there is a significant opportunity to increase the contribution of plant science to the process of urban planning through both green infrastructure, and biomimicry.

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City futures: exploring urban retrofit and sustainable transitions

Cited by 128 publications

References 32 publications

A transition to a denser and more sustainable city: Factors and actors in Trondheim, Norway

A transition to a denser and more sustainable city: Factors and actors in Trondheim, Norway

On Financing of Urban Transition Viewed from the Oresund Area: When the Political Agenda of Urban Transition Meets the Market

Review: Improving the Impact of Plant Science on Urban Planning and Design

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