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graphical delineations are always linked to social
dynamics and movements, and vice versa. For
each of them, we recognize how specificities of
the local context and historic developments play a
role in the analysis of the neighbourhood potential
and in the choice for the strategic actions.
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Fourth, all these districts are going
through a step-by-step development process.
We see districts in different stages of the process,
from very early explorations to more mature, stepby-step
implementations. Lyon Confluence (FR),
a mixed new and existing district, started its
(re)development process in 1999. Lessons are
learned throughout the sequence of actions
and projects, for example on the affordability of
housing. These are taken into account in the next
phases of development.
And fifth, all of the neighbourhoods focus
on building local capacity, each in their own way.
In Bospolder-Tussendijken in Rotterdam (NL),
local residents become the ones installing the
new energy infrastructure via a social employment
programme. The urgent need for more job opportunities
is taken into account in the district strategy.
But also in the Stockholm Royal Seaport (SE),
a newly built district, it appeared necessary
to increase the capacity and know ledge of
developers and contractors to implement the
PED strategy.
CHAPTER 1. Portraits of PED experiments