1. European Urban Knowledge Network www.eukn.eu

2. European Urban Knowledge Network www.eukn.eu EUKN Movie Internet EUKN Movie File

3. Objective EUKN EUKN creates a wider and stronger evidence base across Europe which helps to strengthen urban policies and monitor and evaluate their effectiveness

4. Innovative knowledge Knowledge Target-orientated Long & short-term solutions International Multidisciplinary Evidence-based Agenda setting Innovative approach Knowledge providers 10 Member States Relevant EU Networks Knowledge model

5. In the spotlight EUKN key publications: EUKN thematic dossiers: Urban dimension of Cohesion Policy Shrinking areas & citizen participation Municipal action for energy efficiency Sustainable Urban mobility Demographic Change Urban Climate Resilience Health and Quality of Life

6. Vision on collaborative learning Building blocks Towards collaborative capacity building Use of social media Ask - learn – share approach Based on seven principles: Learning interacting connectin g sharing bottom up co-production new technologies

7. Policy Lab Luxembourg Objective EUKN Policy Labs Central theme: Sustainable Housing Quarters Key elements: energy neutral waste water sustainable construction sustainable use of materials planning concept - participatory approach - social mixing - mixing functionalities - low car use - green spaces (biodiversity) circular urban metabolism

8. Broader frame work Global context: European context: National context: Local context: United Nations, Rio Summit (’92-’12), Agenda 21, CSD, UN Climate Change EU2020, Horizon 2020, Cities of Tomorrow, Directives, Cohesion Policy, EU programmes, EU Presidencies National sustainable development strategies (overarching), sectoral plans and programmes Aalborg Charter, ICLEI Sustainable Communities and Cities Initiative, European Covenant of Mayors, Energy Cities, local strategies

9. European context Horizon 2020 Cities of Tomorrow Cohesion Policy (2014-2020) Specific directives (sectoral) Reports and analyis EU presidencies German EU Presidency:Leipzig Charter on Sustainable European Cities (2007) French EU Presidencies:Marseille Statement (2008) Spanish EU Presidency:Toledo Declaration (2010) Hungarian EU Presidency:Territorial agenda of the European Union 2020 (2011)

10. Leipzig charter Highlights from Leipzig charter Start national strategy for sustainable development, Luxembourg 2010, Update national SD strategy, Luxembourg focus on sustainable urban development emphasising integrated approach mulitilevel governance participatory & partnership approach Leipzig Charter provided framework at EU – national – local level Follow-up Reference Framework for Sustainable Cities (RFSC)

11. Clichy-Batignolles, Paris Brownfield development in the middle of Paris 54 hectares 6500 inhabitants 12700 employees 560.000 m2 Diversity (Social) Housing M. Luther King Park Different sectors (incl. Courthouse)

12. Key aspects Clichy-Batignolles Influence crisis limited on social housing andpublic space More difficulties with offices space and investment in housing Long term commitment from stakeholders is important Consultation with stakeholders on all levels started early in the project. The private sector was crucial in financing as well as reaching high ambitions Energy experts were involved in the initiation phase already Large park is finished first as a catalyst for sales of housing in the area

13. Lessons learned General Eco-towns should have a strong identity, and offer a choice of attractive places to live in a green and pleasant setting, which helps them to grow relatively fast Theming and branding is important Ecological ambitions Clear targets for saving natural resources in terms of energy, water, waste and good land (not necessarily CO2 neutral)

14. Lessons learned Planning: Support neighbourhood development through planning the social infrastructure, such as health, education and meeting places, in parallel with the spatial masterplan Shops and restaurants should be encouraged to move in early by low or rent free periods and the use of temporary spaces Develop strong masterplans and design criteria which are adaptable over time but which are resistant to dumbing down Draw on the strengths of existing conurbations and add to them, rather than draw resources away from them.

15. Lessons learned Housing: Low to medium density (30-50/ha net) to enable family housing and terraced houses or small walk up blocks of flats or maisonettes Balanced population, mix of housing reflecting demand in the wider area Community closely engaged in building up the social infrastructure. This means that social housing for rent should not account for more than 20 – 30% of the total, with other forms of intermediate housing accounting for the balance of affordable housing. Social housing should be indistinguishable (to avoid stigma) Achieve a balanced range of tenures and house types with the ability to move easily from one to the other

16. Lessons learned Finance: Market serviced sites to a multiplicity of builders with presales agreements, including different forms of tenures to speed occupation and cut costs Infrastructure: Build on or add to committed infrastructure such as rail and bus routes rather than start from scratch Make public transport, walking and cycling options the most attractive options through design and financial incentives

17. Lessons learned Participation & cooperative governance: Ecological achievements are not solely a matter of installation of technical infrastructure but also a question of residents commitment; thus inhabitants should be involved from an early stage Allow sufficient programme time for stakeholder and community engagement Develop long term strategies for community development and management which encourage behavioural change Eco-towns should enjoy local authority support and are developed by agencies with a long-term interest, and with active civic leadership.

18. Policy Lab Luxembourg More information to be found on: www.eukn.eu/PolicyLabs