Exploring Multiple Benefits of Urban and Energy Regeneration Projects: A Stakeholder-Centred Methodological Approach

Irene Bertolami, Adriano Bisello (), Marco Volpatti and Marta Carla Bottero
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Irene Bertolami: Eurac Research, Institute for Renewable Energy, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
Adriano Bisello: Eurac Research, Institute for Renewable Energy, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
Marco Volpatti: Eurac Research, Institute for Renewable Energy, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
Marta Carla Bottero: Interuniversity Department of Urban and Regional Studies and Planning, Polytechnic of Turin, Viale Mattioli 39, 10125 Turin, Italy

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 12, 1-22

Abstract: An effective way to promote energy transition while tackling climate change involves redefining cities from being part of the problem to integral parts of the solution. Positive energy districts and climate positive circular communities are excellent examples of how this is feasible. But how do we understand which are the multiple benefits that these projects can bring to the local territory and relative community? This article aims to answer this question by developing a specific engagement and evaluation methodology. Our approach involves consulting with project partners to explore the multiple benefits of each case study. Subsequently, it plans to engage the stakeholders through the submission of a questionnaire to gather information regarding the relative importance of different benefits as perceived by each stakeholder. The questionnaire is based on the best–worst scaling method, which is a survey technique for determining people’s priorities. The preliminary findings of the study conducted on project partners of two European projects, ARV and ProLight, indicate a strong alignment with current European policy priorities. The involvement of other stakeholders in the study will serve to assess whether bottom-up priorities coincide with broader perspectives or whether adaptations to project strategies and dissemination approaches are needed.

Keywords: multiple benefits; positive energy district; climate positive circular community; smart city; stakeholders’ consultation; best–worst scaling; non-financial impact; ESG criteria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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