Scenario Workshop on Smart-Sustainable Cities and Communities Initiative in India

1. Smart-Sustainable Cities and Communities Initiative in IndiaInputs from the Scenario Workshop in Bangalore Francesca De Filippi Politecnico di Torino, Italy 21th October 2013 Hyderabad, India

2. Scenario Workshop on Smart-Sustainable Cities and Communities Initiative in India • BACKGROUND • Taking into account present urban challenges in India: by 2030 (according to estimates): • will nearly double urban population (from 340 million now) • increase the number of cities with over 1 million population (42 to 68) • be required to put a large capital investment to meet demand in cities. • WHO • The Scenario Workshop in Bangalore (6th September 2013) has been organised by the Politecnico di Torino in collaboration with the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry* within the framework of the EBTC Project. • *Reference is made to the LEGEM Project, developed by the ICCI in collaboration with Italian Confindustria and the Indo-Italian Club for Infrastructure and Building. • >>>Scenario WS: Transition Sustainable>smart/inclusive cities. • Focus: Bangalore.

3. Scenario Workshop on Smart-Sustainable Cities and Communities Initiative in India THE METHODOLOGY The European Awareness Scenario Workshop is a project of the European Commission DG Enterprise aiming to: encourage public debate create a balanced relationship between society, technology and environment ensure sustainable development according to the wishes and needs of local communities. OBJECTIVES To bring together relevant stakeholders (technological experts, private-sector representatives and policy-makers) in order to discuss on key emerging issues, develop a common vision, generate new ideas and guidelines for action, policy and future initiatives to be undertaken at the various levels.

4. Scenario Workshop - MethodologyFriday 6th September, Bangalore PROGRAMME/PILOT SCHEME 11:30 Group Session 1 – Discussion in Role Groups 12:45 Plenary Session 1 – Visioning 13:30 Lunch 14:30 Plenary Session 1 – The Themes 14:45 Group Session 2 – Prioritising in Theme Groups 16:45 Break 17:00 Plenary Session 2 – The Priorities 17:45 Conclusions and Vote of Thanks

5. Scenario Workshop - HIGH TOUCH vs. HIGH TECH TOOLS Neural network based transducers (pencil) Wireless communication technologies (post-it) Adaptive and responsive supports (paper)

6. Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 11.30 Group Session 1 - Discussion in Role Groups Group 1: Administrators // Group 2: Professionals // Group 3: Investors We are in 2025. NEGATIVE/POSITIVE SCENARIO Everybody in the World is looking at Bangalore as a disaster/an example of sustainability and smartness. Decisions taken in 2013 resulted in a failure/success! What happened? 2013>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>2025 Each participant is requested to fill a post-it note with one negative scenario that may represent a collapse of the Bangalore’ vision. Each participant is requested to fill a post-it note with one positive scenario that may represent a great success of the Bangalore’ vision and its motivation. Post-its are gathered by the facilitator and visually mapped. 3 main positive scenarios will come into view, the most determinant of the change in the future.

7. Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 11.30 Group Session 1 - Discussion in Role Groups 3 main positive scenarios per group

8. Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 12.45 Plenary Session - Visioning Groups’ results presentations and punctuation of most relevant visions obtaining strategically views. Introduction of the scenarios key features by facilitators (5 min.) Presentation of the groups Positive Scenarios (30 min.) Individuals are asked to vote the best 3 ideas/scenarios. Groups members vote for the other group ideas/scenarios. (10 min.)

9. Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 12.45 Plenary Session - Visioning TOP 3 SCENARIOS 1. ADMINISTRATORS: Self-sufficient city Self-contains. Multiple nodes connect by transport. 2. PROFESSIONALS: balanced master planning A good city is where all our needs are well planned. 3. INVESTORS: energy infrastructure Technical solutions but looking at quality of life. Less pollution, less traffic, wireless, with more individual space.

10. ｷIn each group the Facilitator shows 6 ideas from the EU: 3 strategic projects and 3 innovative policies, and then asks: �in your opinion the type of projects implemented in Europe can be applicable in Bangalore?� and �In case they are, would you include them immediately in your action plan or it is not that urgent?� (LOOKING AT EUROPE) Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 14.30 Group session 2 - Prioritising in Theme groups Group 1: Building // Group 2: Mobility // Group 3: Infrastructure >>>>>>>>> “idea-generation”>>>what to be done>>>when (now/later) Participants are each given 6 European case-studies to be prioritise. Other 6 strategic projects or innovative policies have to be identified by the group for Bangalore and then prioritised. A large circle is drawn on the paper, divided into as many slices as there are options. Each slice is labeled with the actions already envisaged, which have to be prioritized. Participants vote for their top 2 priorities (NOW) by placing their post-it in the relevant slice. Other 2 priorities can be expressed for actions to be implemented (LATER)

11. Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 14.30 Group session 2 - Prioritising in Theme groups Theme Group: Mobility LOOKING AT EUROPE Could projects implemented in Europe be applicable in Bangalore? LOOKING AT INDIA vision >>strategic projects and innovative policies SCENARIO (from morning session): SELF-SUFFICIENT CITY The choices are: Multimodal Public Transport in Zurich Rotterdam dedicated lanes The choices are: Strengthen public transportation & Reduce private cars Real time information on traffic and public transport

12. Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 14.30 Group session 2 - Prioritising in Theme groups Theme Group: Building LOOKING AT EUROPE LOOKING AT INDIA SCENARIO (from morning session):BALANCED AND WELL PLANNED CITY The choices are: City of Malmoe Eco city Standardization: Torino Energy The choices are: Ecocity in suburbs Government agencies regulations

13. Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 14.30 Group session 2 - Prioritising in Theme groups Theme Group: Infrastructure LOOKING AT EUROPE LOOKING AT INDIA SCENARIO (from morning session):ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE The choices are: Hannover local grid Smart Amsterdam Smart City Policy The choices are: Waste segregation & rational use to produce energy Waste treatment and use, compulsory segregation and efficient collection; use of the waste to produce energy

14. Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 17.00 Plenary Session - the Priorities Presentations and punctuation of the most adequate and feasible projects and policies. Each facilitator introduces the ideas and reports the votes (3 Bangalore strategic projects, 3 innovative policies) Presentation and explanations of the Theme Groups priorities and solutions (15 minutes per Theme Group, in total 45 minutes) Closing remarks

15. Scenario Workshop - Methodologyh. 17.00 Plenary Sesion - the Priorities LOOKING AT EUROPE LOOKING AT INDIA

16. Thanks for your attention! Also on behalf of the whole team and the participants.. Project coordinators Francesca De Filippi (POLITO) Irene Marocco (POLITO) Facilitators Roberto Pagani (POLITO) - EC Monitor of the European Awareness Scenario Workshop Carlo Ostorero (POLITO) Alessandra Merlo (EU expert) Co-facilitators B. Ramaswamy (Landmaster Projects Weblinks Pvt Ltd) Cesare Saccani (ICMQ India Ltd.) Neeta Ramnath (Feedback Infra Pvt Ltd) For any additional info: francesca.defilippi@polito.it,International.projects@polito.it