The new normative: synergistic scenario planning for carbon-neutral cities and regions
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Abstract
Carbon-neutral targets are a ‘new normative’ for cities and regions around the world. Such targets call for rapid system transformations, beyond the normal remit of urban-regional planning. In response, we propose a framework of theory and practice, in three parts: ‘trading zone’ concepts for collaborative planning; ‘scenario back-casting’ for longer horizons; and ‘synergistic thinking’ for systems transformation. We demonstrate this with the carbon-neutral journey of Greater Manchester. The results suggest the ‘new normative for cities and regions can be greatly facilitated by ‘synergistic scenario planning’, in theory and practice.
Bibliographical metadata
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 150-163 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Regional Studies |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 14 Oct 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Oct 2020 |
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