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GeoDesign

Geodesign tools can be used to support collaborative processes. Typical tools combine different methods, such as simulation models, spatial multi-criteria analysis, visualization, and optimization.

User-friendly interfaces allow multiple users to provide input and generate real-time output to support negotiated spatial decisions. Geodesign can be defined as follows: “Geodesign is a design and planning method which tightly couples the creation of design proposals with impact simulations informed by geographic contexts, systems thinking and digital technology “(Steinitz 2012, p.12).

Geodesign combines the knowledge of local stakeholders (the people of the place) with contributions design professionals, Information technology and geographic sciences.

Some examples (in dutch) can be found here. Another nice and simple example of geodesign is shown in the movie below.

The task is to locate recycling containers in part of Amsterdam in such a way that the walking distances to these containers are minimized. The colours indicate the distance to the nearest container. The movie shows how the local expert finds the best location for five containers by moving these containers around on a touch screen.

In our view this is geodesign at its best:

  • The tool is based on spatial information;
  • The tool is interactive;
  • The tool produces a spatial design

In a recent project we applied our experience with geodesign in data rich environments such as the Netherlands and the UK to design an approach for interactive workshops in the Lower Zambezi valley, Mozambique. Instead of a model based application that provides real time response to proposed changes, we designed a tool that facilitated open discussion and relied heavily on visualization. This approach required no calculation steps (the local stakeholders provided the input) and relied heavily on drawing and icons. This appealed to the participants and the absence of a quantitative model was not seen as a problem. Despite the simple strategy, the tool served its purpose well. It was interesting to observe that we were able to use the principles of our more sophisticated tools in an approach that was simpler, but also much more graphical in order to promote discussion and understanding.

Optimisation of Integrated Solid Waste Mant Strategies for the Maximis. of Resource Efficiency

The optimisation of integrated waste management is a key challenge for many European regions. It requires the formulation of comprehensive waste management strategies, the assessment of research and innovation needs and informed decision-making with regard to the choice of policies, processes and technologies suitable for specific regional circumstances.

WASTECOSMART aims to contribute solutions to this challenge by increasing regional innovation capacities for resources efficiency and integrated waste management through cooperation, research and technological development.

For the project, six research-driven triple helix clusters (science, industry and public sector) have been formed in Paphos (CY), Central Hungary, Piedmont (IT), Amsterdam (NL), Stockholm (SE) and Liverpool City Region (UK). WASTECOSMART also collaborates with international partners from Brazil, Mexico and India to promote international collaboration and opportunities in waste management.

  • For more information about the project, download the leaflet
  • Click here to read the report on the project workshops held in Amsterdam in 2013
  • Click here to read a Dutch magazine article about the project