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Sophia McRae at 10:30, 5 March 2021

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Sophia McRae at 10:25, 4 March 2021

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	~~Examples from real world governance interventions:~~

	*[[Regeneration of a deprived neighborhood in Rotterdam]]
	*[[Holistic neighbourhood development Augustenborg]]
	*[[Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy]]
	*[[Community led affordable housing in Brussels]]
	*[[Co-creation of a sustainable neighborhood in Freiburg]]

	== General ambition ==		== General ambition ==
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	''' ''Regeneration of a deprived neighborhood in Rotterdam'', Rotterdam'''		''' ''Regeneration of a deprived neighborhood in Rotterdam'', Rotterdam'''

	Project proponents (mostly local organizations) had an overall vision of the project development but it was not set in stone. The idea was to translate an existing methodology about transition management and to make it custom fit to the local context. For instance, the creation of a community center was not planned in advance and was envisioned and initiated by local stakeholders (Q.27 & 28). The project consortium was given a “carte blanche” for developing and experimenting the Resilience Lab. Whereas most funded projects are predefined and have to follow a pre-established framework, the freedom given to the consortium partners enabled them to progressively develop and adapt their methodology to the local context. This freedom was crucial to the success of the Reliance Lab. (Q13) The Resilience Lab - was thus a “test bed for new methodologies and innovative practices” (Q17)		Project proponents (mostly local organizations) had an overall vision of the project development but it was not set in stone. The idea was to translate an existing methodology about transition management and to make it custom fit to the local context. For instance, the creation of a community center was not planned in advance and was envisioned and initiated by local stakeholders [[Regeneration of a deprived neighborhood in Rotterdam#27. Has any acquired knowledge (e.g. technical knowledge, awareness of local political procedures etc.) been reported as particularly helpful to this intervention?\|(Q27 & Q28)]]. The project consortium was given a “carte blanche” for developing and experimenting the Resilience Lab. Whereas most funded projects are predefined and have to follow a pre-established framework, the freedom given to the consortium partners enabled them to progressively develop and adapt their methodology to the local context. This freedom was crucial to the success of the Reliance Lab [[Regeneration of a deprived neighborhood in Rotterdam#13. Which particular interactions among various stakeholders (stakeholder configurations) were crucial in enabling the intervention to emerge successfully? This could include direct or indirect impacts on interventions.\|(Q13)]]. The Resilience Lab - was thus a “test bed for new methodologies and innovative practices” [[Regeneration of a deprived neighborhood in Rotterdam#17. What circumstances or events are reported to have triggered the intervention? (In what ways?)\|(Q17)]].

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	''' ''Holistic neighbourhood development Augustenborg'', Augustenborg'''		''' ''Holistic neighbourhood development Augustenborg'', Augustenborg'''

	An experimental approach was crucial; not being too uptight and learning from mistakes. This allowed for a lot great degree of adaptivity in the project (Q20).		An experimental approach was crucial; not being too uptight and learning from mistakes. This allowed for a lot great degree of adaptivity in the project [[Holistic neighbourhood development Augustenborg#20. According to project material/and or interviews, in what ways have particularities of (local) political culture influenced the character and success of the intervention? (i.e. trust in political institutions, citizens’ will to interact with policy makers and vice versa, traditions of cooperation etc.)\|(Q20)]].
	In the beginning of the project, many people shared this experimental mindset. But However, when certain people were no longer involved in the project (e.g due to changes in department heads) and were replaced by others without this mentality, flexibility and adaptivity started to get lost in the chain of command. Flexibility in project implementation thus disappeared when the critical mass of people no longer held a shared sense of responsibility and were more afraid of making mistakes (Q20).		In the beginning of the project, many people shared this experimental mindset. But However, when certain people were no longer involved in the project (e.g due to changes in department heads) and were replaced by others without this mentality, flexibility and adaptivity started to get lost in the chain of command. Flexibility in project implementation thus disappeared when the critical mass of people no longer held a shared sense of responsibility and were more afraid of making mistakes [[Holistic neighbourhood development Augustenborg#20. According to project material/and or interviews, in what ways have particularities of (local) political culture influenced the character and success of the intervention? (i.e. trust in political institutions, citizens’ will to interact with policy makers and vice versa, traditions of cooperation etc.)\|(Q20)]].

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	''' ''Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy'', Berlin'''		''' ''Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy'', Berlin'''

	~~when~~ Vattenfall filed a lawsuit against the government's decision on remunicipalisation, there were high chances of the situation disfavouring BEB. Thus, to stay relevant and for achieving their overarching goal of green electricity production and provision, BEB is reinventing itself and working on numerous other projects including solar energy production. A BEB representative in an interview stated,		When Vattenfall filed a lawsuit against the government's decision on remunicipalisation, there were high chances of the situation disfavouring BEB. Thus, to stay relevant and for achieving their overarching goal of green electricity production and provision, BEB is reinventing itself and working on numerous other projects including solar energy production. A BEB representative in an interview stated,
	‘...adapting to the circumstances is very important because overtime ... circumstances change a lot. You have to constantly reflect whether your vision is still relevant and up to date and do we need to adapt and can we carry on' (Q25).		‘...adapting to the circumstances is very important because overtime ... circumstances change a lot. You have to constantly reflect whether your vision is still relevant and up to date and do we need to adapt and can we carry on' [[Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy#25. What are reported outcomes of the intervention? This may include economic outcomes, political outcomes, ability to reach sustainability and justice targets, etc.\|(Q25)]].

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	''' ''Community led affordable housing in Brussels'', Brussels'''		''' ''Community led affordable housing in Brussels'', Brussels'''

	While they try to develop standardized procedures when possible, the Land Trust team claims that it is essential to reflect upon and adapt to internal learning and external change: “We are constantly reflecting on things... For every part of the operation we regularly rethink how to do it. This happens at the level of the team, and also on the level of our working groups, partner associations, experts and other stakeholders, and the level of our board." (Interview with De Pauw) (Q26a) Furthermore, from the beginning, the Brussels Capital Region, a major financial supporter of the Land Trust, was responsive to the initiative’s interests, allowing it space to develop its innovative ideas (Q20).		While they try to develop standardized procedures when possible, the Land Trust team claims that it is essential to reflect upon and adapt to internal learning and external change: “We are constantly reflecting on things... For every part of the operation we regularly rethink how to do it. This happens at the level of the team, and also on the level of our working groups, partner associations, experts and other stakeholders, and the level of our board." (Interview with De Pauw) [[Community led affordable housing in Brussels#26. According to the TRANSIT project’s four mechanisms for empowerment – i. funding; ii. legitimacy; iii. knowledge sharing, learning, and peer support; or iv. visibility and identity – please briefly describe the following, and indicate where the intervention has been developed or supported as part of which formal collaborations, networks or projects:\|(Q26a)]]. Furthermore, from the beginning, the Brussels Capital Region, a major financial supporter of the Land Trust, was responsive to the initiative’s interests, allowing it space to develop its innovative ideas [[Community led affordable housing in Brussels#20. According to project material/and or interviews, in what ways have particularities of (local) political culture influenced the character and success of the intervention? (i.e. trust in political institutions, citizens’ will to interact with policy makers and vice versa, traditions of cooperation etc.)\|(Q20)]].

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Sophia McRae at 09:18, 4 March 2021

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Sophia McRae at 13:01, 25 February 2021

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Sophia McRae at 13:51, 17 February 2021

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	*[[Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy]]		*[[Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy]]
	*[[Community led affordable housing in Brussels]]		*[[Community led affordable housing in Brussels]]
			*[[Co-creation of a sustainable neighborhood in Freiburg]]

	== General ambition ==		== General ambition ==
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	Adaptability within initiatives for sustainable and just cities means leaving space for careful modifications and detours along their path to fulfilling overarching visions. In other words, initiatives may benefit from continuously and collectively deciding how much they are willing to adapt their plans based on new information and circumstances. Therefore, adaptability requires regular internal reflection amongst initiative proponents on shifting political, social, ecological and economic conditions, as well as on new developments and knowledge from within the project.		Adaptability within initiatives for sustainable and just cities means leaving space for careful modifications and detours along their path to fulfilling overarching visions. In other words, initiatives may benefit from continuously and collectively deciding how much they are willing to adapt their plans based on new information and circumstances. Therefore, adaptability requires regular internal reflection amongst initiative proponents on shifting political, social, ecological and economic conditions, as well as on new developments and knowledge from within the project.
	Openness to adaptation entails striking a balance between unresponsive devotion to pre-set agendas and a lack of persistence with decisions that have been made. A reflexive approach to adaptability can support initiatives’ efforts to remain viable, gain influence, and stick to their transformative ideas.		Openness to adaptation entails striking a balance between unresponsive devotion to pre-set agendas and a lack of persistence with decisions that have been made. A reflexive approach to adaptability can support initiatives’ efforts to remain viable, gain influence, and stick to their transformative ideas.
	In many cases, a rudimentary level of adaptability is required to keep initiatives afloat amongst disadvantageous circumstances, such as the removal of important subsidies. In others, flexibility in short-term agendas may allow initiatives to take advantage of beneficial windows of opportunity. While this type of adaptability is reactive, many innovative experiences benefit from proactively adopting an experimental approach to project design and implementation. An experimental mindset uses a “probe and learn” approach and allows room for mistakes and new developments, while still working towards long-term visions. A critical mass of initiative proponents who uphold an experimental ethos will allow for more learning opportunities and creative ways to tackle seemingly unchangeable injustices and unsustainable practices.		In many cases, a rudimentary level of adaptability is required to keep initiatives afloat amongst disadvantageous circumstances, such as the removal of important subsidies. In others, flexibility in short-term agendas may allow initiatives to take advantage of beneficial windows of opportunity. While this type of adaptability is reactive, many innovative experiences benefit from proactively adopting an experimental approach to project design and implementation. An experimental mindset uses a “probe and learn” approach and allows room for mistakes and new developments, while still working towards long-term visions. Such a mindset can be embodied in an organization’s culture and structures. A critical mass of initiative proponents who uphold an experimental ethos will allow for more learning opportunities and creative ways to tackle seemingly unchangeable injustices and unsustainable practices.

			==Examples==

	''' ''Regeneration of a deprived neighborhood in Rotterdam'', Rotterdam'''		''' ''Regeneration of a deprived neighborhood in Rotterdam'', Rotterdam'''

	Project proponents (mostly local organizations) had an overall vision of the project development but it was not set in stone. The idea was to translate an existing methodology about transition management and to make it custom fit to the local context. For instance, the creation of a community center was not planned in advance and was envisioned and initiated by local stakeholders (Q.27 & 28). The project consortium was given a “carte blanche” for developing and experimenting the Resilience Lab. Whereas most funded projects are predefined and have to follow a pre-established framework, the freedom given to the consortium partners enabled them to progressively develop and adapt their methodology to the local context. This freedom was crucial to the success of the Reliance Lab. (Q13) The Resilience Lab - was a “test bed for new methodologies and innovative practices” (Q17)		Project proponents (mostly local organizations) had an overall vision of the project development but it was not set in stone. The idea was to translate an existing methodology about transition management and to make it custom fit to the local context. For instance, the creation of a community center was not planned in advance and was envisioned and initiated by local stakeholders (Q.27 & 28). The project consortium was given a “carte blanche” for developing and experimenting the Resilience Lab. Whereas most funded projects are predefined and have to follow a pre-established framework, the freedom given to the consortium partners enabled them to progressively develop and adapt their methodology to the local context. This freedom was crucial to the success of the Reliance Lab. (Q13) The Resilience Lab - was thus a “test bed for new methodologies and innovative practices” (Q17)

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	''' ''Holistic neighbourhood development Augustenborg'', Augustenborg'''		''' ''Holistic neighbourhood development Augustenborg'', Augustenborg'''

	An experimental approach was crucial; not being too uptight and learning from mistakes. This allowed for a lot of adaptivity in the project (Q20).		An experimental approach was crucial; not being too uptight and learning from mistakes. This allowed for a lot great degree of adaptivity in the project (Q20).
	In the beginning of the project, ~~a lot of~~ people shared this experimental mindset. But when certain people were no longer involved in the project (e.g due to changes in department heads) and were replaced by others without this mentality, flexibility and adaptivity started to get lost in the chain of command. Flexibility in project implementation thus disappeared when the critical mass of people no longer ~~adopted~~ a shared sense of responsibility and were more afraid of making mistakes (Q20).		In the beginning of the project, many people shared this experimental mindset. But However, when certain people were no longer involved in the project (e.g due to changes in department heads) and were replaced by others without this mentality, flexibility and adaptivity started to get lost in the chain of command. Flexibility in project implementation thus disappeared when the critical mass of people no longer held a shared sense of responsibility and were more afraid of making mistakes (Q20).

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	''' ''Community led affordable housing in Brussels'', Brussels'''		''' ''Community led affordable housing in Brussels'', Brussels'''

	“We are constantly reflecting on things~~, perhaps too much! …~~ For every part of the operation we regularly rethink how to do it. This happens at the level of the team, and also on the level of our working groups, partner associations, experts and other stakeholders, and the level of our board." (De Pauw ~~interview~~) (Q26a)		While they try to develop standardized procedures when possible, the Land Trust team claims that it is essential to reflect upon and adapt to internal learning and external change: “We are constantly reflecting on things... For every part of the operation we regularly rethink how to do it. This happens at the level of the team, and also on the level of our working groups, partner associations, experts and other stakeholders, and the level of our board." (Interview with De Pauw) (Q26a) Furthermore, from the beginning, the Brussels Capital Region, a major financial supporter of the Land Trust, was responsive to the initiative’s interests, allowing it space to develop its innovative ideas (Q20).

	Learn more about this intervention:		Learn more about this intervention:
	* Take a look at the detailed [[Community led affordable housing in Brussels]]		* Take a look at the detailed [[Community led affordable housing in Brussels]]
	* Check out the brief governance scenario called [[Reimagining Affordable Housing from the Ground Up: Community Land Trust Models]].		* Check out the brief governance scenario called [[Reimagining Affordable Housing from the Ground Up: Community Land Trust Models]].


			''' ''Vauban'', Freiburg'''

			Co-creation of a sustainable neighborhood in Freiburg: From Q15 “The municipality also implemented the principle of “Planning that Learns," meaning that pilot initiatives would be experimented before being widely enforced. A prime example of this principle is the mobility concept of Vauban, which was first operated in one third of the district before being implemented in the whole neighborhood (Interview with A.).”

			Learn more about this intervention:
			* Take a look at the detailed [[Co-creation of a sustainable neighborhood in Freiburg]]
			* Check out the brief governance scenario called [[Collaborating Across Institutional Boundaries: Co-Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods]].

	== Relation to justice in urban sustainability governance ==		== Relation to justice in urban sustainability governance ==
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	== Critical reflection ==		== Critical reflection ==

	When initiatives adapt too well to an environment that is structurally unsustainable and unjust, they risk to lose their transformative potential and integrity, e.g. as a ‘counter model’. Calls for adaptability can also help to pursue other agendas under the disguise of vague commitments to sustainability and justice. Due to flexibility in the design and implementation also unanticipated costs and challenges may incur.		When initiatives adapt too well to an environment that is structurally unsustainable and unjust, they risk to lose their transformative potential and integrity, e.g. as a ‘counter model’. Calls for adaptability can also help to pursue other agendas under the disguise of vague commitments to sustainability and justice. Due to flexibility in the design and implementation also unanticipated costs and challenges may incur. Furthermore, projects working with vulnerable groups may be more risk averse and try to minimize risk and experimentation as to avoid harming these people (i.e. low income residents developing social housing, can’t allow room for mistakes) (Interview with De Pauw).
	It is rare that initiatives receive funding with “no-strings attached”, and instead most funded projects are predefined and have to follow a pre-established framework, consequently limiting adaptability. Therefore, funding may be contingent on measurement of progress with regards to reaching predefined goals. While stoically sticking to a preset agenda might limit creative opportunities for overcoming problems, being “too flexible” could give an impression of incompetence and disarray, therefore reducing stakeholder confidence and commitment to the project.		It is rare that initiatives receive funding with “no-strings attached”, and instead most funded projects are predefined and have to follow a pre-established framework, consequently limiting adaptability. Therefore, funding may be contingent on measurement of progress with regards to reaching predefined goals. While stoically sticking to a preset agenda might limit creative opportunities for overcoming problems, being “too flexible” could give an impression of incompetence and disarray, therefore reducing stakeholder confidence and commitment to the project.

Nadia Ali at 12:29, 16 January 2021

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	''' ''Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy'', Berlin'''		''' ''Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy'', Berlin'''

	~~BEB applied for~~ a ~~Berlin grid concession directly. However,~~ the government ~~decided to provide~~ the ~~license~~ to ~~a city-owned public utility~~ and ~~a court case is pending. Consequently, BEB reinvented its plans~~ for achieving ~~a sustainable energy system in Berlin. They have~~, ~~for example, started implementing~~ solar ~~power projects~~. ~~An interviewee representing~~ BEB stated:		when Vattenfall filed a lawsuit against the government's decision on remunicipalisation, there were high chances of the situation disfavouring BEB. Thus, to stay relevant and for achieving their overarching goal of green electricity production and provision, BEB is reinventing itself and working on numerous other projects including solar energy production. A BEB representative in an interview stated,
	~~‘Having an overarching goal, a vision and being able to adapt that~~ to the circumstances is very important because overtime ... circumstances change a lot. You have to constantly reflect whether your vision is still relevant and up to date and do we need to adapt and can we carry ~~on’.~~ (Q25)		‘...adapting to the circumstances is very important because overtime ... circumstances change a lot. You have to constantly reflect whether your vision is still relevant and up to date and do we need to adapt and can we carry on' (Q25).

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Sophia McRae at 12:24, 6 January 2021

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	* Take a look at the detailed [[Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy]]		* Take a look at the detailed [[Citizens share in Berlin Energy Grid for sustainable energy]]
	* Check out the brief governance scenario called [[Creating a Sustainable Energy System: a ~~citizen~~-~~driven transformation~~]].		* Check out the brief governance scenario called [[Creating a Sustainable Energy System: a Citizen-Driven Transformation]].

Sophia McRae at 12:23, 6 January 2021

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	* Take a look at the detailed [[Holistic neighbourhood development Augustenborg]]		* Take a look at the detailed [[Holistic neighbourhood development Augustenborg]]
	* Check out the brief governance scenario called [[Overcoming Silos in Urban Regeneration Projects: ~~holistic neighbourhood design~~]].		* Check out the brief governance scenario called [[Overcoming Silos in Urban Regeneration Projects: Holistic Neighbourhood Design]].