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3372. Multiple benefits spatial impact assessment for the project Varcities

Invited abstract in session MD-18: Enhancement of circularity, inclusivity, and smartness in cities II, stream Sustainable Cities.

Monday, 14:30-16:00
Room: 42 (building: 116)

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. sara biancifiori
PhD SDC, IUSS Pavia
2. Sara Torabi
Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino
3. ADRIANO BISELLO
Senior Researcher, Institute for Renewable Energy - Eurac Research, Bolzano, Italia
4. Patrizia Lombardi
DIST, Polytechnic of Turin

Abstract

The Varcities Horizon project aims to implement visionary nature-based solutions (VS), which contribute to the shaping of future green cities and the well–being of citizens in seven European cities.
The present study aims to promote the replication of these solutions on a local level, providing a decision support tool to guide local administrations with a common baseline. As part of the tool, a spatial impact analysis will be presented, showcasing the positive impacts developed from the project.
The theory of multiple benefits considers the positive impacts that can result from a NBS project without ranking or classification. The co-creation strategy for the project was structured into four main stages: co-identification, co-design, co-implementation, and co-evaluation. During the co-design phase, the stakeholders involved in each pilot selected a set of multiple benefits as goals for the development of the visionary solutions. During the co-monitoring phase, the solutions are being monitored through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). To verify the multiple benefits achieved by the solutions, a validation workshop with stakeholders is proposed, followed by a spatial visualization of the KPIs connected to each Visionary Solution. This will demonstrate the various benefits connected to the solutions.
The spatial impact assessment will assist administrations implementing VS, translating the theoretical concept of multiple benefits into a more comprehensible one.

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Status: accepted

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