Publications
The Urban Living Lab Center is based on a practical approach that serves as the foundation for a range of transformative Living Lab projects. It provides guidance for inclusive co-design processes that can be integrated into research, innovation, climate action and development cooperation projects. The approach was initially developed for Urban Pathways and has since been applied in several follow-up projects such as SOLUTIONSplus, SESA and Trans-Safe.
The WE DRIVE CHANGE Initiative hosts a rich collection of policy papers developed through various projects. We are dedicated to fostering sustainable urban development that is both inclusive and equitable. Gender equality is a pivotal aspect of our work, from addressing the alarming rates of sexual harassment women experience in public transport to tackling the persistent underrepresentation of women in the transport workforce. We aim to ensure that women and other marginalized groups are empowered to play an active role in shaping urban transformation.
The Urban Living Lab Center's website features an extensive collection of policy papers developed through various projects, including SOLUTIONSplus, SESA, Urban Pathways, and others. These papers offer valuable insights into urban development and sustainable city planning, serving as essential resources for policymakers and urban planners seeking innovative solutions to today's urban challenges. Each paper represents a distinctive perspective on key urban issues, contributing a wide range of knowledge and recommendations for building more sustainable, efficient, and livable urban environments. This comprehensive repository of policy papers underscores the Urban Living Lab Center's commitment to fostering urban innovation and improving the quality of urban life.
The Urban Living Lab Center's website features a collection of policy papers focused on low carbon urban development in Asia, developed through a range of projects. These papers offer critical insights into the challenges and innovative solutions shaping cities across the continent. Covering case studies such as e-bus adoption in Pune, e-cargo services in Pasig, and e-mobility scaling in the Kathmandu Valley, these papers provide essential guidance for sustainable urban development in Asia. This repository reflects the center's strong commitment to fostering greener, more sustainable urban futures throughout the region.
The Urban Living Lab Center's website features a diverse collection of papers dedicated to Low Carbon Urban Development in Latin America. These papers encompass a wide spectrum of topics, including the uptake of electric vehicles in urban areas in Uruguay, scenarios for emission reduction through various bus technologies in Quito and Montevideo, and the economic viability of electric buses in key corridors within these cities. Each paper sheds light on unique challenges and sustainable solutions, contributing to the advancement of low carbon urban development in Latin America. The center's commitment to promoting greener, more sustainable urban environments in this region is evident through this extensive repository of knowledge and insights.
The Urban Living Lab Center's website offers a valuable collection of papers dedicated to Low Carbon Urban Development in Africa. These include the final report on the feasibility assessment for electrifying three-wheeled vehicles in Dar es Salaam, as well as data collection on internal combustion engine three-wheelers in the same city. The collection also features a study on electric bicycles in Rwanda, focusing on fiscal and regulatory frameworks. Each of these papers provides unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of advancing low-carbon urban development across Africa, highlighting the center's commitment to promoting sustainable urban solutions on the continent.
The Urban Living Lab Center's website proudly presents a range of self-archived papers from peer-reviewed journals, tackling vital topics such as transport sector decarbonisation and the role of global climate governance in advancing land transport decarbonisation. These scholarly papers provide in-depth analyses, policy recommendations, and insights into the pathways towards low carbon and sustainable urban development. By offering open access to high-quality research, the center actively contributes to expanding knowledge and supporting evidence-based action in the fields of urban policy and climate action.
The Urban Living Lab Center's website offers a valuable collection of papers focused on e-mobility solutions. These papers encompass multiple dimensions of sustainable urban transport, including the promotion of electric vehicles, the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit systems, electric moped sharing programmes, and the deployment of electric urban delivery trucks. Developed under the SOLUTIONS project, they provide comprehensive insights into cutting-edge solutions for urban mobility. Together, these publications reflect the center's commitment to fostering sustainable, electrified transport systems and enhancing the quality of urban life.
The Urban Living Lab Center's website is a valuable resource for funding support in the field sustainable urban development. The available papers include fact sheets outlining financing solutions from prominent institutions such as the Green Climate Fund, KfW Bank, the African Development Bank, and others. These documents offer key insights into funding opportunities for sustainable urban projects, providing a crucial guide for urban policymakers, planners, and project managers seeking funding to support their initiatives. By facilitating access to these resources, the center reinforces its commitment to facilitating to advancing and scaling sustainable urban development worldwide.
The SOLUTIONS project papers available on the Urban Living Lab Center's website encompass a wide array of topics, ranging from urban mobility needs and policy barriers to the uptake of sustainable solutions in Asian partner countries. These papers provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping sustainable urban transport. The project also extends its reach and knowledge sharing and collaboration, offering joint policy recommendations and research agendas developed together with Mediterranean partner countries. Collectively, these papershighlight the center's commitment to fostering international cooperation and knowledge exchange to address urban mobility challenges and drive sustainable urban development on a global scale.