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Co-designing the urban energy transition: A resident-based approach

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The high ambitions for renewable carbon technologies, increasing electricity demandsand technological developments will likely open for more small-scale electricityproduction closer to end users in cities and urbanised areas. This paper seeks tounderstand how participatory design methods can contribute to more democratic,sustainable, and livable urban planning for the means of energy transition. Thepurpose of this paper is to examine acceptance, needs and ambitions using ahypothetical small-scale photovoltaic scheme integrated in a suburban district in thenorth of Sweden. The results of the resident design workshop indicate andemphasizes the importance of bringing people together to share their opinions andideas for a more democratic planning in the built environment. The stakeholderworkshop indicates that co-operations between stakeholders and the development ofparticipatory methods are essential for addressing the problematic issues associatedwith e.g., building construction and regulations. By involving stakeholders, fosteringcollaboration, and promoting inclusive decision-making, these approaches can lead tomore effective and sustainable construction practices, better regulatory frameworks,and improved outcomes for communities. . A schematic outline on how such a processcould look like is described in a proposed participatory in an iterative process betweenthe residents, the experts, and the authorities.
Source: Cities
DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2024.105506
Language: English
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
OpenAlex ID: W4403627868
FWCI: 5.78
Cites: 38
Cited by: 8
Related to: 10