Nordic Experiences Of Sustainable Planning

Author : Sigríður Kristjánsdóttir
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-23
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317086772

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Nordic Experiences of Sustainable Planning by Sigríður Kristjánsdóttir Pdf

For well over a decade, there has been a drive towards sustainability in planning throughout the Nordic countries. But are these countries experiencing a paradigm shift in planning research and practice with regards to sustainability? Or is the sustainability discourse leading them into an impasse in planning? This book includes overviews of the planning systems in the five Nordic countries, drawing attention to their increasing focus on sustainability. A leading team of scholars from the fields of planning, urban design, architecture, landscape, economics, real estate and tourism explore how the notion of sustainability has shaped planning research in the Nordic countries. Case studies from Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark shed light on what lessons can be learned and some possible future developments. By focusing on the actual settings and practices of local and regional planning activities, it enables a discussion on the current state of planning for a more sustainable future. This book will be valuable reading for students and academics interested in planning policy, environmental policy, architecture and urban design work.

Author : Bo Storrank
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789289349437

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Unlocking regional potentials by Bo Storrank Pdf

Ecosystem services in the Nordic countries entail a high potential with regard to regional growth and job creation. The report Unlocking regional potentials describes recent policy actions taken by the Nordic countries regarding natural and cultural heritage as a valuable resource in sustainable regional development. In addition, the report introduces examples of European and Nordic research and development activities concerning valuation of natural and cultural heritage. Nordic experiences underline the need to apply a broad view on regional development including the importance of natural and cultural heritage to human health, well-being, social inclusion and local identity. There is also a need to develop regional platforms for interaction between different interest groups, and to carry out further analyses of regional assets with regard to natural and cultural heritage.

Author : Ali Malkawi,Marius Nygaard,Anne Beim,Erik Stenberg
Publisher : Axel Menges
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Architecture, Danish
ISBN : 3869050128

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Sustainability in Scandinavia by Ali Malkawi,Marius Nygaard,Anne Beim,Erik Stenberg Pdf

The challenges of the global climate crisis are heightened in large part by a pervasive uncertainty regarding how architects and de-signers can address this challenge most effectively. In a situation where action is needed, but the correct strategies remain un-known, it is essential for architects to share their experiences and knowledge as broadly as possible. They must seek out perspectives that can help them overcome these impasses. When climate change was put at the top of the international environmental agenda more than a decade ago, Scandinavian countries were ready and able to respond quickly and methodically. Today, Scandinavia is still on the forefront of sustainable development, reorienting cultural engagement and economic growth to face climate change. The experience and knowledge accumulated by architects from Denmark, Norway and Sweden have the potential to enrich the exchange of ideas that is vital to a shift towards holistic thinking and sustainable architectural practice. In this book, essential aspects of sustainability in architecture and planning are approached from many diverse perspectives. They exemplify the breadth and depth of explorations underway. The collection of writings is based on six years of visits made to the three Scandinavian countries, and sustained engagements with the schools of architecture in the capital cities of Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. The book aims to illuminate lessons being learned by architects in Scandinavia, that are also relevant in a global perspective. The main drivers of sustainability are highlighted through case studies that cover all scales from planning and infrastructure to buildings and components. The cases illustrate central themes such as energy, lifecycles, industrialization, durability, transformation, and history. More acutely architectural topics such as adaptability, integrated design, and architectural education/tradition further permeate the cases. At the same time, the projects exempli-fy the best practices of sustainable architecture in Scandinavia in-cluding housing, offices, cultural buildings, and urban development.

Author : Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat,Nordisk Arbejdsgruppe for Biologisk Mangfoldighed (NBM)
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789289373951

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Policy Brief: Nordic Cities – Green, Resilient, Healthy: Fostering national policies and initiatives for urban green space by Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat,Nordisk Arbejdsgruppe for Biologisk Mangfoldighed (NBM) Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/nord2022-018/ This policy brief is issued by the Nordic Working Group for Sustainable Cities, under the umbrella of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The overall objective and purpose of the efforts of this working group, which ended its work at the end of 2021 and was subsequently integrated into the Nordic Working Group on Biodiversity, was to contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals of Agenda 2030 with an emphasis on strengthening the exchange of experiences and co-operating on Nordic solutions for sustainable urban development. The importance of urban green spaces in achieving this has been a key focus of the group’s work. The text was prepared by Cecil C. Konijnendijk under assignment from the Working Group.

Author : Thomas Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003-12-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135829865

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Planning and Urban Growth in Nordic Countries by Thomas Hall Pdf

Planning and Urban Growth in Nordic Countries examines urban development and planning in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Emphasis is on the period from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, and the authors of each 'country-study' look at their own national developments against the background of those in other Nordic countries well as the rest of Europe and the USA.

Author : Mellin, Anna,Dahlstrand, Alice,Lewald, Anders,Mowitz, David
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789289369237

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Sustainable Nordic cities with focus on climate smart mobility by Mellin, Anna,Dahlstrand, Alice,Lewald, Anders,Mowitz, David Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2021-505/# Sustainable Nordic cities with a focus on climate-smart mobility is one of four projects launched under the Swedish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2018. The aim of the project is to contribute to a sustainable urban development by supporting the transition to fossil free and sustainable transportation in Nordic cities and their surround-ing regions. The project involves collaborating and exchanging experi-ences with other Nordic countries to find solutions for charging electric vehicles and creating attractive and climate-smart urban transport. This report has been compiled from some of the most interesting applicable examples found in the Nordic countries. In here we present policy recom-mendations and good examples on how to accelerate the transition to cli-mate-smart mobility and accessibility based firmly on these Nordic exchang-es of knowledge and experiences.

Author : Halonen, Mikko ,Persson, Åsa ,Sepponen, Susanna ,Siebert, Clarisse Kehler ,Bröckl, Marika ,Vaahtera, Anu ,Quinn, Shane ,Trimmer, Caspar ,Isokangas, Antti
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789289349550

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Sustainable Development Action – the Nordic Way by Halonen, Mikko ,Persson, Åsa ,Sepponen, Susanna ,Siebert, Clarisse Kehler ,Bröckl, Marika ,Vaahtera, Anu ,Quinn, Shane ,Trimmer, Caspar ,Isokangas, Antti Pdf

The 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015, outlines an ambitious and universal plan of action for people, planet and prosperity as it seeks to strengthen universal peace and freedom. This report presents national and Nordic action on Agenda 2030 with the aim to inform and support the Nordic Council of Ministers in formulating a new Nordic Sustainable Development Programme. All Nordic countries are engaged and strongly committed to implementing Agenda 2030 and there is a broad societal interest in joint Nordic action. The existing Nordic Strategy for Sustainable Development and several other key initiatives within Nordic cooperation already contribute to the goals of Agenda 2030. A new Nordic Sustainable Development Programme can build upon a strong foundation and add further value to the national and international work done by the Nordic countries.

Author : Sanna Ahonen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9289330902

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Experiences on Projects Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles in Nordic Countries by Sanna Ahonen Pdf

Abstract: Sustainable Consumption is a focus theme in the Environmental Action Plan 2009-2012 of the Nordic Council of Ministers. As stressed in the Plan, the Nordic countries form a joint market with the same product range and similar patterns of consumption. Hence, the countries can together contribute to developing environmentally adapted production meth-ods and stimulating the interaction between environmentally conscious consumptionand an environment oriented product range. This report presents 22 different projects, realized recently in the Nordic countries, that have promoted sustainable life styles

Author : Nordic Council of Ministers
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789289349321

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Nordic Co-operation Programme for Regional Development and Planning 2017-2020 by Nordic Council of Ministers Pdf

The Nordic ministers for regional affairs hereby present a joint Nordic co-operation programme that aims to lay the foundation for the evolved exchange of knowledge, to provide examples of successful initiatives within priority policy areas, and to strengthen joint efforts relating to regional policy in the Nordic Region. Nordic co-operation on regional policy has a long history of creating good opportunities for learning, understanding, and joint action. This co-operation is based on the insight that joint learning and solutions are key to achieving results together that contribute to the sustainable development of the individual regions within the Nordic Region as a whole.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789289321969

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Experiences on projects promoting sustainable lifestyles in Nordic countries by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789289373838

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Towards a sustainable and integrated Nordic Region by Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/politiknord2022-724/ In 2019, the Nordic prime ministers adopted a vision for the Nordic Region to be the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by the year 2030. The Nordic Council of Ministers was tasked with steering Nordic co-operation towards delivering this vision. The Nordic Council of Ministers is following a special action plan in its efforts relating to the vision for the period 2021 to 2024. Now, after almost two years, a mid-point evaluation has been produced. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine during the period, the Nordic Council of Ministers has delivered concrete results and made an impact. The activities of the Nordic Council of Ministers are being steered towards supporting the Nordic countries as well as possible in their realisation of the vision. Efforts relating to the green transition have been bolstered by way of DKK 120 million in additional funding thanks to a budget redistribution in the period 2021 to 2024. The mid-point evaluation was approved by the Ministers for Nordic Co-operation in September 2022.

Author : Nordic Council of Ministers,Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789289359320

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A Good Life in a Sustainable Nordic Region by Nordic Council of Ministers,Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat Pdf

A Good Life in a Sustainable Nordic Region – Nordic Strategy for Sustainable Development is the overriding and cross-sectoral frame-work for the work of the Nordic Council of Ministers. All work carried out within the Council of Ministers will incorporate a sustainability perspective. The Nordic Council of Ministers will help the Nordic countries successively continue to improve welfare and quality of life for present and future generations, by protecting and using the earth’s ability to sustain life in all its diversity. The strategy provides long-term guidelines as far as 2025 in the following focusareas: the Nordic welfare model, viable ecosystems, changing climate, sustainable use of the earth’s resources, and education, research and innovation. The sectoral ministerial councils within the Nordic Council of Ministers will supplement the strategy with concrete measures.

Author : Irmeli Harmaajärvi,Nordic Council of Ministers
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : City planning
ISBN : 9789289310451

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Urban Form, Transportation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Irmeli Harmaajärvi,Nordic Council of Ministers Pdf

Urban sprawl has continued to spread in the Nordic countries over the past few decades, increasing the amount of transportation and transport-related greenhouse gas emissions. Urban planners need to take measures to reduce these ecological effects. Accessible, functional public transportation and high-quality cycling and walking networks will help reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality and traffic safety, and create a more livable urban environment. We can further control the development of urban form and transportation systems through urban design, certain types of taxation, financing of urban infrastructure, traffic pricing, and parking policies. Planning alone cannot stop the urban sprawl. When considering and assessing different measures on a national level, we need to seriously consider legislative and fiscal issues, citizen participation, and other background forces. We need cooperation between researchers, politicians, civil servants, and citizens to better understand the economic, social, and environmental long-term effects of decisions concerning urban development, and we need a continuing discussion of urban-form problems in the Nordic countries to develop national solutions. This publication explores these issues.

Author : Ayda Eraydin,Klaus Frey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351252867

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Politics and Conflict in Governance and Planning by Ayda Eraydin,Klaus Frey Pdf

Politics and Conflict in Governance and Planning offers a critical evaluation of manifold ways in which the political dimension is reflected in contemporary planning and governance. While the theoretical debates on post-politics and the wider frame of post-foundational political theory provide substantive explanations for the crisis in planning and governance, still there is a need for a better understanding of how the political is manifested in the planning contents, shaped by institutional arrangements and played out in the planning processes. This book undertakes a reassessment of the changing role of the political in contemporary planning and governance. Employing a wide range of empirical research conducted in several regions of the world, it draws a more complex and heterogeneous picture of the context-specific depoliticisation and repoliticisation processes taking place in local and regional planning and governance. It shows not only the domination of market forces and the consequent suppression of the political but also how political conflicts and struggles are defined, tackled and transformed in view of the multifaceted rules and constraints recently imposed to local and regional planning. Switching the focus to how strategies and forms of depoliticised governance can be repoliticised through renewed planning mechanisms and socio-political mobilisation, Politics and Conflict in Governance and Planning is a critical and much needed contribution to the planning literature and its incorporation of the post-politics and post-democracy debate.

Author : Keith Clement,Malin Hansen,Karin Bradley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9189332318

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Sustainable regional development : learning from Nordic experience by Keith Clement,Malin Hansen,Karin Bradley Pdf