Urban Design for Climate Neutral Neighbourhood The case of Brøset

Various gaps between science and practice have to be overcome to adapt the city to climate issues. There are various ways to bridge these ‘utility gaps’. One of them has proven to be specifically promising as a tool: using concrete climate- responsive design and planning proposals that are based on climate science insights. There is a need for specific guidance on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and assessment methods for climate neutral urban development. In this presentation we explore the integrated process with developers / design teams for the case of Brøset, Norway. By explaining the master plans development we show how it allowed citizens participation and raised their awareness on the Climate Neutrality Challenge. The presentation draws some learned lessons and highlights the urgency of building a consensus for project acceptance in the future.The main aim of this presentation is to show the value of designs to raise awareness and to eventually achieve implementation of climate responsive design.