Improving requirements and sustainability in land allocation processes

The project resulted in better conditions for sustainable requirement setting in land allocation. The outcome was a set of practical tools that support the creation of equitable and well-designed living environments and sustainable material and resource flows.

The project took its starting point in the challenges faced by many municipal officials – lack of guidance in land allocation competitions, difficulty in reaching sustainability goals, and limited ability to attract developers to weaker housing markets. There were no common standards, the process was often manual, and each municipality had bespoke methods. Evaluations and knowledge sharing rarely occurred between municipalities, leading to increased costs and a lack of understanding of municipal intentions, mainly due to the absence of a shared language.

We carried out the project in three phases: developing a guiding document for requirements and criteria in land allocations, testing the guidance in actual municipal processes, and creating a structure for continued maintenance.

The project combined interviews, work in focus groups, workshops and iterative prototyping of the guidance with broad participation. More than 20 municipalities contributed experiences and tested the guidance in their land allocations.

The project resulted in practically applicable guidance for requirements and criteria in land allocation processes. It supports municipalities in setting clear, relevant, and verifiable requirements for environmental and climate sustainability, social sustainability, and economic feasibility. Several municipalities have already implemented parts of the guidance in their governing documents and land allocation processes. The project has also laid the foundation for a long-term maintenance structure to ensure the guidance remains up-to-date and continues to evolve in line with changing needs and regulations.

Please contact us for further information about the continued work and opportunities for municipal or organisational involvement.

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