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Integrative governance processes towards sustainable spatial development – solving conflicts between urban infill development and climate change adaptation

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  • Sebastian Eichhorn
  • Karsten Rusche
  • Thomas Weith

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Due to the high concentration of people and infrastructures in European cities, the possible impacts of climate change are particularly high (cities’ social, economic and technical vulnerabilities). Adaptation measures to reduce the sensitivity of a city to climate risks are therefore of particular importance. Nevertheless, it is also common to develop compact and dense urban areas to reduce urban sprawl. Urban infill development and sustainable spatial climate policies are thus in apparent conflict with each other. This article examines how German cities deal with the tensions between these two policy fields. Using six case studies, a new heuristic analysis method is applied. This study identifies three key governance aspects that are essential for promoting the joint implementation: instruments, organisation and interaction. Based on our case studies, we conclude that successful implementation can only be achieved through integrative governance including all three domains.

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  • Sebastian Eichhorn & Karsten Rusche & Thomas Weith, 2021. "Integrative governance processes towards sustainable spatial development – solving conflicts between urban infill development and climate change adaptation," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 64(12), pages 2233-2256, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:64:y:2021:i:12:p:2233-2256
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2020.1866509
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    1. Somayeh Mohammadi-Hamidi & Hadi Beygi Heidarlou & Christine Fürst & Hossein Nazmfar, 2022. "Urban Infill Development: A Strategy for Saving Peri-Urban Areas in Developing Countries (the Case Study of Ardabil, Iran)," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(4), pages 1-17, March.

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