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Smart-Sustainable Cities and Communities Initiative in IndiaInputs from the Scenario Workshop in Bangalore

Francesca De FilippiPolitecnico di Torino, Italy

21th October 2013Hyderabad, India


Scenario Workshop on Smart-Sustainable Cities and Communities Initiative in India

BACKGROUNDTaking into account present urban challenges in India: by 2030 (according to estimates):- will nearly double urban population (from 340 million now)- increase the number of cities with over 1 million population (42 to 68)- be required to put a large capital investment to meet demand in cities.

WHOThe Scenario Workshop in Bangalore (6th September 2013) has been organised by the Politecnico di Torino in collaboration with the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry* within the framework of the EBTC Project.

*Reference is made to the LEGEM Project, developed by the ICCI in collaboration with Italian Confindustria and the Indo-Italian Club for Infrastructure and Building.

>>>Scenario WS: Transition Sustainable>smart/inclusive cities.

Focus: Bangalore.


THE METHODOLOGYThe European Awareness Scenario Workshop is a project of the European Commission DG Enterprise aiming to:

encourage public debate

create a balanced relationship between society, technology and environment

ensure sustainable development according to the wishes and needs of local communities.

OBJECTIVESTo bring together relevant stakeholders (technological experts, private-sector representatives and policy-makers) in order to discuss on key emerging issues, develop a common vision, generate new ideas and guidelines for action, policy and future initiatives to

be undertaken at the various levels.

Scenario Workshop on Smart-Sustainable Cities and Communities Initiative in India


Scenario Workshop - MethodologyFriday 6th September, Bangalore

PROGRAMME/PILOT SCHEME

11:30 Group Session 1 – Discussion in Role Groups

12:45 Plenary Session 1 – Visioning

13:30 Lunch

14:30 Plenary Session 1 – The Themes

14:45 Group Session 2 – Prioritising in Theme Groups

16:45 Break

17:00 Plenary Session 2 – The Priorities

17:45 Conclusions and Vote of Thanks


Scenario Workshop - HIGH TOUCH vs. HIGH TECH TOOLS

Neural network based transducers

(pencil)

Wireless communication

technologies

(post-it)

Adaptive and responsive supports

(paper)


Each participant is requested to fill a post-it note with one negative scenario that may represent a collapse of the Bangalore’ vision.

Each participant is requested to fill a post-it note with one positive scenario that may represent a great success of the Bangalore’ vision and its motivation.

Post-its are gathered by the facilitator and visually mapped. 3 main positive scenarios will come into view, the most determinant of the change in the future.

We are in 2025. NEGATIVE/POSITIVE SCENARIOEverybody in the World is looking at Bangalore as a disaster/an example of sustainability and smartness. Decisions taken in 2013 resulted in a failure/success! What happened? 2013>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>2025

Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 11.30 Group Session 1 - Discussion in Role Groups

Group 1: Administrators // Group 2: Professionals // Group 3: Investors


Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 11.30 Group Session 1 - Discussion in Role Groups

ADMINISTRATORS

Glocal User Friendly City - Good use of knowledge and resources.

Self-sufficient City - Multiple node well connected with transport, housing; Clusters each one self-sufficient.

City of Community Participation - the community has a big role, to preserve culture of the city.

INVESTORS

See the future and build an appropriate pilot - Flexibility built into the system.

Co-investment and PPP – project management.

Energy infrastructure - gas network. Quality of life =less pollution, energy and gas available.

PROFESSIONALS

Integrated transport system Technology is available; necessary to plan a proper public transport system.

Balanced master planning - Good city = good quality of life – house, office and social activity all catered to.

Citizen involvement and cooperation in city policies - bottom-up approach to policy-making, involving not just experts but also end-users.

3 main positive scenarios per group


Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 12.45 Plenary Session - Visioning

Introduction of the scenarios key features by facilitators (5 min.)

Presentation of the groups Positive Scenarios (30 min.)

Individuals are asked to vote the best 3 ideas/scenarios. Groups members vote for the other group ideas/scenarios. (10 min.)

Groups’ results presentations and punctuation of most relevant visions obtaining strategically views.


Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 12.45 Plenary Session - Visioning

TOP 3 SCENARIOS

1. ADMINISTRATORS: Self-sufficient citySelf-contains. Multiple nodes connect by transport.

2. PROFESSIONALS: balanced master planning A good city is where all our needs are well planned.

3. INVESTORS: energy infrastructure Technical solutions but looking at quality of life. Less pollution, less traffic, wireless, with more individual space.


Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 14.30 Group session 2 - Prioritising in Theme groups

A large circle is drawn on the paper, divided into as many slices as there are options. Each slice is labeled with the actions already envisaged, which have to be prioritized.

Participants vote for their top 2 priorities (NOW) by placing their post-it in the relevant slice.Other 2 priorities can be expressed for actions to be implemented (LATER)

Participants are each given 6 European case-studies to be prioritise. Other 6 strategic projects or innovative policies have to be identified by the group for Bangalore and then prioritised.

>>>>>>>>> “idea-generation”>>>what to be done>>>when (now/later)

Group 1: Building // Group 2: Mobility // Group 3: Infrastructure



Theme Group: Mobility

LOOKING AT EUROPECould projects implemented in Europe be applicable in Bangalore?

EUROPEAN STRATEGI C PROJ ECTS NOW LATER Copenhagen Green Wheel 1 2 ElectroDrive Salzburg 3 2 Multimodal Public Transport in Zurich 9 6 EUROPEAN IN NOVATI VE POLICIES Soft mobility in Graz 1 2 Rotterdam dedicated lanes 3 6 Freiburg Home Zones 3 2

The choices are: Multimodal Public Transport in ZurichRotterdam dedicated lanes

LOOKING AT INDIAvision >>strategic projects

and innovative policies

SCENARIO (from morning session): SELF-SUFFICIENT CITY

STRATEGIC PROJ ECTS NOW LATER M1 Strengthen public transportation 8 6 M2 Reduce private cars 8 6 M3 Improve traffic management and related infrastructure

2 6

IN NOVATI VE POLICIES M4 Staggered time of school and work 7 6 M5 Real time information on traffic and public transport

9 5

M6 Multi layer car parks and connection to public transport

2 7

The choices are:Strengthen public transportation & Reduce private

carsReal time information on traffic and public transport



Theme Group: Building

LOOKING AT EUROPE

The choices are: City of Malmoe Eco cityStandardization: Torino Energy

LOOKING AT INDIA

SCENARIO (from morning session): BALANCED AND WELL PLANNED CITY

The choices are:Ecocity in suburbs

Government agencies regulations

EUROPEAN STRATEGI C PROJ ECTS NOW LATER B1. City of Malmoe Eco city 7 3 B2. Seville bioclimatic and natural ventilation

0 1

B3. Bedzed UK, building construction by recycling

4 4

EUROPEAN IN NOVATI VE POLICIES B4. Standardization: T orino Energy – Environmental Annex

7 3

B5. Industrialization: Construction process in NL

1 7

B6. Community involvement: engage construction in Ravenna

1 1

STRATEGIC PROJ ECTS NOW LATER Decentralised work and life 3 3 Decentralised energy 3 3 Ecocity in suburbs 6 2 IN NOVATI VE POLICIES Government agencies regulations 6 3 Homogeneous affordable districts 2 0 Eco-practicioners 0 8



Theme Group: Infrastructure

LOOKING AT EUROPE

The choices are: Hannover local gridSmart Amsterdam Smart City Policy

LOOKING AT INDIA

SCENARIO (from morning session): ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

The choices are:Waste segregation & rational use to produce energy

Waste treatment and use, compulsory segregation and efficient collection; use of the waste to produce energy

EUROPEAN STRATEGI C PROJ ECTS NOW LATER I1. District heating & cooling 1 6

I2. Hannover local grid 5 0

I3. District electricity contract energy grid 1 EUROPEAN IN NOVATI VE POLICIES I4. Efficient: vaxjo energy service company 3 2

I5. BedZED 0 2

I6. Smart: Amsterdam Smart City Policy 5 3

STRATEGIC PROJ ECTS NOW LATER Waste segregation & rational use to produce energy

7 1

Use of renewable energy sources as solar, wind energy etc. a pilot smart independent local grid (100.000 people city)

0 6

More accessible public transportation 0 1 IN NOVATI VE POLICIES Enhance and push the self production of energy from renewables; feed in policy

0 6

Behavior and ecological awareness public transportation use; CO2 levels reduction

0 1

Waste treatment and use, compulsory segregation and efficient collection; use of the waste to produce energy

7 0


Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 17.00 Plenary Session - the Priorities

Presentation and explanations of the Theme Groups priorities and solutions (15 minutes per Theme Group, in total 45 minutes)

Closing remarks

Presentations and punctuation of the most adequate and feasible projects and policies.

Each facilitator introduces the ideas and reports the votes (3 Bangalore strategic projects, 3 innovative policies)


Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 17.00 Plenary Sesion - the Priorities

STRATEGIC PROJ ECTS Multimodal Public Transport in Zurich City of Malmoe Eco_City Hannover local grid & Smart IN NOVATI VE POLICIES Rotterdam dedicated lanes Standardization: Torino Energy – Environmental Annex Amsterdam Smart City Policy

STRATEGIC PROJ ECTS Strengthen public transportation & Reduce private cars Ecocity in suburbs Waste segregation & rational use to produce energy IN NOVATI VE POLICIES Real time information on traffic and public transport Government agencies regulations Waste treatment and use, compulsory segregation and efficient collection; use of the waste to produce energy

LOOKING AT EUROPE

LOOKING AT INDIA


Thanks for your attention! Also on behalf of the whole team and the participants..

Project coordinatorsFrancesca De Filippi (POLITO)Irene Marocco (POLITO)

Facilitators

Roberto Pagani (POLITO) - EC Monitor of the European Awareness Scenario WorkshopCarlo Ostorero (POLITO) Alessandra Merlo (EU expert)

Co-facilitatorsB. Ramaswamy (Landmaster Projects Weblinks Pvt Ltd)Cesare Saccani (ICMQ India Ltd.)Neeta Ramnath (Feedback Infra Pvt Ltd)

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