Geodesign for Urban Planning in Stockholm
Author Information
Author(s): Adem Esmail Blal, Cyrus Carl Anderson, Sigvard Bast, Chiara Cortinovis, Lina Suleiman, Jarumi Kato-Huerta, Johan Högström, Berit Balfors, Gustavo Arciniegas, Davide Geneletti, Ulla Mörtberg, Christian Albert
Primary Institution: Ruhr University Bochum
Hypothesis
How does a geodesign process facilitate knowledge co-production through boundary work in urban planning?
Conclusion
The geodesign process enhanced communication among participants and supported knowledge co-production, although concerns about data quality and modeling simplicity were noted.
Supporting Evidence
- Geodesign supports collaborative urban planning by managing boundaries between diverse knowledge holders.
- Participants acknowledged contributions to knowledge co-production and decision-making by mediating between different perspectives.
- Future applications should include co-designing the geodesign process and improving capacity and skills.
Takeaway
This study shows that using geodesign helps people work together better when planning cities, but we need to make sure the data we use is good.
Methodology
The study involved a geodesign workshop with 14 planning stakeholders, utilizing a customized GIS interface for scenario development and impact assessment.
Limitations
Data quality and modeling simplicity were identified as critical factors affecting the perceived credibility of the outputs.
Participant Demographics
Participants included urban planners and experts from various sectors, with professional experience ranging from 1 to 27 years.
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