
ANN RADAR
ANN RADAR
A New Normal - Urban Testbed Identification for Climate Action
Hamburg, Germany
Overview
ANN RADAR (A New Normal RADAR) supports both the interactive data-based identification of Urban Testbeds and the documentation of the selection process. The project enables stakeholders to identify urban spaces as potential testbeds for prototypes and pilots in alignment with local climate mitigation goals.
Through a data-driven evidence base, ANN RADAR aims at identifying areas that are suitable for urban experimentation focused on sustainability and climate action.
Challenge
Staging urban experimentation requires an evidence-based process to identify suitable urban target locations for urban testbeds. Cities need decision-support tools to determine where pilot projects for sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, and climate mitigation can be most effectively implemented.
Approach
- ANN RADAR integrates multiple data sources including urban data platforms, open data portals, stakeholder data, and Google Environmental Insights Explorer.
- The project developed radar dimensions covering Physical Potential, Local Sustainability Strategy, Testbed Experiences, Stakeholder Ecosystem, Citizens Engagement, Urban Data availability, and more.
RADAR Dimensions
Physical Potential
Local Sustainability Strategy/Plan
Transitional Goals/Paths
Testbed Experiences
Stakeholder Ecosystem
Citizens Engagement
Experimental Governance
Urban Data Availability
Key Outcomes
- ANN RADAR decision-support tool development
- Climate Plan Matrix integrating 7 municipal climate plans
- Data-driven urban testbed identification methodology
- Integration with MOVE21 Living Lab Hamburg
- Collaboration with ICLEI network cities
Publications
The ANN RADAR Playbook
Jens Bley, Jörg Knieling, Kay Hartkopf, Anna Wildhack
2023
Experimental Governance for Sustainable Cities and Climate Action: Case Study ANN RADAR Hamburg
Jörg Knieling, Jens Bley, Kay Hartkopf, Anna Wildhack
2022 • CORP Conference
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