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Its 832chapter 18 â—¦ Sustainable Urban Development, Governance and Policy: A Comparative Overview of EU Policies and Projects â—¦ Information Technology in a Global Economy Overview • Introduction and Background • Case Studies – Energy Efficiency • Integrating Energy Efficiency and Urban Sustainability • The Dutch Kadaster • The Solar Atlas of Berlin • The Sicilian “Carta del Sole†• Policy Implications for the Future • Conclusions Introduction and Background • Sustainable urban governance • How can IT encourage sustainable urban development? • Many previous projects were monolithic • Technical controls OR • Technical sensors • EU’s 2007 Energy Policy • Combat climate change • Limit EU’s vulnerability to imported hydrocarbons • Promote growth and jobs • Multiple projects that incorporate measurement and control ICT Enablers of Energy Efficiency Case Study 1 • Integrating Energy Efficiency and Urban Sustainability • Northern Europe • Strong commitment to green energy and sustainability • Especially Finland • Amsterdam Sustainability Index (ASI) • Metrics to measure urban sustainability and energy efficiency • ASI metrics • Energy savings • Mobility and air quality • Sustainable innovative economy • Materials and consumers Case Study 2 • The Dutch Kadaster • Land Registry and Mapping Agency • Priority in planning • 50% of Netherlands land area is below sea level • Concern over rising sea levels make land use planning critical • Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD) • Requires energy label for all construction, sale, rental â—¦ transactions • Goal is to reduce energy use of all properties Case Study 3 • The Solar Atlas of Berlin • Goal is to increase efficient use of energy • Main objectives • Display locations of existing solar installations • Visualize potential of the solar industry • Highlight rooftops suitable for solar panels • Overall goal is to best utilize solar power • 3D modeling helps in visualizing data Case Study 4 • The Sicilian ‘Carta del Sole’ • In English: ‘Facing the Sun’ • Southern Europe generally lags when pursuing efficient sustainable energy • Sicily has generally been a difficult place to implement energy policy • Slow for residents to adopt solar energy • However, the most modern solar power production facility in Europe is based here • Challenge is to increase public support for alternative energy sources Policy Implications Systems Dynamics Performance Management Conclusions • Shared successful project characteristics • Strong municipal vision • Focused effort to improve transport sustainability • Dynamic approach to impact modeling • Integrated e-government systems • Policy implications • Cadastral data provides solid predictive summary data • Interinstitutional cooperation is crucial for stakeholder engagement

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Sustainable urban development has become an imperative in the context of increasing urbanization, climate change, and the need for resilient infrastructure. Governance and policy frameworks play a critical role in shaping sustainable outcomes, especially when integrated with advancements in information technology (IT). The comparative overview of European Union (EU) policies and projects reveals a multifaceted approach towards fostering sustainable cities, highlighting the integration of ICT, innovative metrics, and public engagement as key drivers of progress.

Historically, many urban sustainability initiatives were monolithic, relying heavily on technical controls or sensors without cohesive integration into broader urban governance frameworks. The EU’s 2007 Energy Policy marked a pivotal shift toward combating climate change, reducing dependency on imported hydrocarbons, and promoting economic growth and job creation through targeted projects that harness measurement and control technologies. These projects exemplify how ICT can enable energy efficiency at multiple scales, from individual buildings to entire cities.

In Northern Europe, particularly Finland and Amsterdam, strong governmental commitment has fostered innovative metrics to assess urban sustainability and energy efficiency. The Amsterdam Sustainability Index (ASI), for instance, offers comprehensive metrics encompassing energy savings, mobility, air quality, and the promotion of sustainable innovative economies. Such indices serve as vital tools for tracking progress, informing policy decisions, and encouraging accountability among stakeholders.

Land management and land use planning are fundamental to sustainable urban development, as exemplified by the Dutch Kadaster. Given that approximately 50% of the Netherlands’ land is below sea level, precise land registries and mapping are crucial for planning resilient infrastructure against rising sea levels. This is reinforced by policies like the Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD), which mandates energy labels for construction, sale, and rental transactions to promote energy-efficient buildings. These policies facilitate targeted interventions aimed at reducing overall building energy consumption.

Berlin’s Solar Atlas underscores the potential for harnessing solar energy in urban environments. By visualizing existing solar installations, potential sites, and rooftops suitable for panels through 3D modeling, cities can optimize solar power generation. The growth of solar initiatives in Berlin exemplifies increasing municipal investment in renewable energy, driven by technological advances and strategic planning.

In southern Europe, Sicily’s “Carta del Sole” illustrates the challenges and opportunities in adopting sustainable energy solutions. Despite slow adoption rates for residential solar energy, Sicily hosts one of Europe’s most advanced solar power facilities. The primary challenge remains public support and awareness, which are crucial for scaling renewable energy deployment in the region.

The policy implications of these diverse projects involve fostering systems dynamics that integrate economic, environmental, and social objectives. Effective policies should promote inter-institutional cooperation, leveraging cadastral data and impact modeling to identify priorities and predict outcomes. Furthermore, digital governance systems enable stakeholders to engage meaningfully and adapt strategies dynamically, ensuring continuous improvement toward sustainability.

In conclusion, successful urban sustainability efforts derive from strong municipal visions, focused efforts on transport and energy sustainability, and dynamic impact assessment models. Incorporating ICT and fostering interagency cooperation are essential for advancing policy goals. As cities continue to grow and climate pressures intensify, adopting integrated and innovative governance approaches will be vital for creating resilient, sustainable urban environments managed effectively in a digital age.

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