AlpCity Project Final Report Introduction to the Report and Working Session PPs and SSC Experts’ Joint Meeting Turin, 6 th June 2006 Antonella Convertino.

AlpCity Project Final Report

Introduction to the Report and Working Session


Introduction to the Report and Working Session

PPs and SSC Experts’ Joint Meeting

Turin, 6th June 2006

Antonella Convertino

The Final Project Report The Final Project Report What it is

Its function

State of the art

Its structure in relation to the meeting agenda

Summary and missing items

Deadlines and criticalities

Conclusions

This report is the final document of the AlpCity Project: it summarises the project purposes and records all the project outputs together with the results achieved.

It is addressed to: all the actors involved in the AlpCity Project the supporting institutions and their

monitoring bodies external subjects interested in the experiment

What it is What it is

The Final Project Report


It is the main tool for comparing results and initial objectives.

It is an assessment instrument to finally evaluate the Project quality and effectiveness.

It is conceived as a bridge between the almost concluded project and its potential prosecution and developments.



Its function Its function

For these reasons it must be drafted as much accurately as possible. All the Partners, the SSC Experts and the consultants involved in the case studies are invited to actively collaborate for this result.Since there is only a draft any suggestion, constructive criticism or proposal will be taken into a great consideration.



Its function Its function



The state of the art The state of the art

AlpCity Project Interim ReportAlpCity Project Interim Report:

issued on the 15th of June 2005 and since then available on line in the project website (www.alpcity.it) into the Partners’ area

Reports (Project Reports) section







Reports (Project Reports)

INTERIM PROJECT REPORT – JUNE 2005

FINAL PROJECT REPORT – JUNE 2006

To be finalised by the end of

June



Structure Structure

a paper document published in English available on line (www.alpcity.it) distributed during the AlpCity Final Conference

in October 2006



Structure Structure

TABLE OF CONTENTS (not detailed)TABLE OF CONTENTS (not detailed): Overview Part one. The AlpCity Project in the framework of the Interreg IIIB Alpine Space Programme Part two. The AlpCity Project Empirical Approach: 21 Case Studies Part three. Policy implications and guidelines with prospects of future scenarios Annexes

The structure in relation to the meeting agenda

The structure in relation to the meeting agenda




The Final Project Report PPs & SSC Meeting

AGENDA PPs & SSC Meeting AGENDA

TABLE OF TABLE OF CONTENTSCONTENTS

Part one. The AlpCity Project in the framework of the

Interreg IIIB Alpine Space Programme

AlpCity PPs and SSC Experts’ Joint Meeting

Working session “The Final Project Report (Draft)”

06/06/0616.50-18.00

Introduction to the Report and working session Ms Convertino

The Final Project Report: Introduction – Synergies between AlpCity and other projectsMs Convertino

Updates on the “Cadrage problématique” and contribution to the Report by the SSCMrs. Fourny-Kober

Questions and closing session





Part two. The AlpCity

Project Empirical Approach:

21 Case Studies


Working session ‘The Final Project Report (Draft)’

07/06/069.30-11.00

Introduction to the working session Ms Convertino AlpCity Trans-national Conference: highlights concerning the working groups held in MilanMr Torricelli

Case studies: updates, lessons learned and recommendations for future actionsWPs Coordinators and SSC Experts




TABLE OF TABLE OF CONTENTSCONTENTSPart three.

Policy implications and

guidelines with prospects

of future scenarios


Closing Session ‘Steps forward’

07/06/0615.00-16.20

Introduction to the working session Ms Sena

From Case studies to Best Practices and policies guidelinesProf. Socco – Mrs. Cavallo Perin – SSC Experts

The AlpCity Regional Urban Observatory: from a project idea to a project proposalMs. Sena

Open discussion





Annexes


Working Session ‘The Final Project Report’

07/06/0611.20-12.45

Updates concerning the WP9: Best Practices and future scenarios Ms Sena

AlpCity Best Practices DatabaseMs Guarini

Highlights and lessons learned from the submitted BPsMs. Rosa

Questions and open discussion



Structure Structure

PART ONE



Structure Structure

Part one. Part one.

The AlpCity Project in the framework of the Interreg IIIB Alpine Space Programme:

1. Introduction2. “Cadrage Problematique” (Framework of

critical issues)3. From Best Practices to a Common Strategy4. Beyond best practicing: the transfer of

lessons learned5. The Common Strategy of the AlpCity Project6. Transfer within the AlpCity network7. Features of the Regional Urban Observatory



Structure Structure

Part one. Part one.

The AlpCity Project in the framework of the Interreg IIIB Alpine Space Programme

Introduction

1. The European Spatial Development Perspective (ESDP) as an overall framework of AlpCity

2. The Alpine Convention3. The System for Observatory and Information on the

Alps (SOIA)4. The Community Initiative Interreg5. The Interreg IIIB Alpine Space Programme6. AlpCity within the framework of Interreg IIIB

…to be continued…

Guideline n.6par. 1-2



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Part one. Part one.


…7. The AlpCity case studies as a central contribution to

the objectives of the Alpine Space Programme8. Synergies between AlpCity and other Alpine Space

projects9. Synergies between AlpCity and the Alpine Convention10. The AlpCity overall strategy11. Specific recommandations concerning small alpine

towns12. The case studies methodology

Updates by Mr. TyrkasUpdates by

the SSC

Guideline n.6par. 3



Structure Structure

Part one. Part one.


“Cadrage problematique”Crises and resources of the small alpine towns

1. Defining a small town2. The functional analysis and its limits3. The small town between persistency and events4. A characterology of the small town5. The new fields of the small town6. A new destiny for the small town?7. What are the alpine peculiarities?8. Ouverture

…to be continued…

Updates by Mrs. Fourny-Kober



Structure Structure

Part one. Part one.


“Cadrage problematique”Comments about methodological aspects of projects description and analysis

Updates by Mrs. De Sède



Structure Structure

Part one. Part one.


From Best Practices to a Common Strategy1. The AlpCity objective: a Common Strategy made up

with Best Practices2. Performing and spreading Best Practices: the challenge

of innovation3. Requisites of a Best Practice for sustainability: first

principles 4. Selection criteria for Best Practices with a view to

creating a Regional Urban Observatory in accordance with the UN Habitat

5. Adaptation to the specific AlpCity Project issues

Guideline n. 1



Structure Structure

Part one. Part one.


Beyond best practicing: the transfer of lessons learned

1. What do we mean by the transfer of lessons learned through Best Practices?

2. First principles 3. The role of networking 4. Transfer Stages 5. Transfer feasibility 6. Transfer methods 7. Monitoring and evaluating a transfer effectiveness 8. Lessons learned from the transfer procedure

Guideline n. 3Part I.



Structure Structure

Part one. Part one.


The Common Strategy of the AlpCity Project1. Why do we need a Common Strategy? 2. A synergetic network 3. Basic concepts concerning the evaluation of socio-

economic programmes through the use of indicators 4. Towards an evaluation of the economic, social and

environmental sustainability 5. Targets and effectiveness of Best Practices 6. Ex ante, in itinere and ex post evaluation 7. The framework of AlpCity Common Strategy 8. How to define the content of the Common Strategy in

terms of Best Practices

Guideline n. 4



Structure StructureThe AlpCity Project in the framework of the Interreg IIIB Alpine Space Programme

Transfer within the AlpCity network 1. Should we transfer Best Practices or common strategy? 2. From government to governance and back 3. Transfer to regional and provincial authorities and

mountain communities 4. Transfer to local councils 5. Bringing out BPs and hidden skills 6. Transfer and the AlpCity RUO

Guideline n. 3Part II

Part one. Part one.



Structure Structure

Part one. Part one.


Features of the Regional Urban Observatory1. From the AlpCity Interreg Project to the AlpCity

Regional Urban Observatory (AlpCityRUO)2. What is a Regional Urban Observatory? 3. The functions of a Regional Urban Observatory 4. The AlpCityRUO: a transnational network of Local

Urban Observatories5. International cooperation

Guideline n. 5



Structure Structure

PART TWO



Structure Structure

Part two. Part two.

The AlpCity Project empirical approach: 21 case studies

Introduction Work Package 5. Economic development Work Package 6. Services and quality of life Work Package 7. Urban environment Work Package 8. Cooperation among towns



Structure Structure

Part two. Part two.

Introduction1. The selection of 21 case studies2. Form 1: Partner’s introduction3. Form 2: Description of the concerned territory4. Form 3: Description of local activities within AlpCity5. Evaluation of case studies by the SSC Experts




Structure Structure

Part two. Part two.

Work Package 5. Economic development1. Introduction2. Case studies cards:

1. Experimentation of innovative actions for preserving the commercial services (Lombardy Region)

2. Experimentation of innovative actions for trade and handicraft integration (Lombardy Region)

3. Local Development and the Olympic Winter Games’ legacy (Piedmont Region)

4. Creation/implementation of trade sites and development of tourist industry (Municipality of Grainau)

5. Future & Tourism in Saint-Maurice (Municipality of St Maurice and Haute École Valaisanne)

6. Strategies for an integrated tourism (Municipality of Tschlin)




Structure Structure

Part two. Part two.

Work Package 6. Services and quality of life1. Introduction2. Case studies cards:

1. Network of multimedia public libraries (Provincial Government of Lower Austria)

2. Network of youth in small-medium alpine towns (Provincial Government of Lower Austria)

3. The international mountain school of the Maritime Alps (Piedmont Region)

4. Improvement and promotion of services with a special focus on youth’s needs and interests (Municipality of Grainau)




Structure Structure

Part two. Part two.

Work Package 7. Urban environment1. Introduction2. Case studies cards:

1. Recovery of abandoned areas (Friuli Venetia Julia Autonomous Region)

2. Environmental Certification (Friuli Venetia Julia Autonomous Region)

3. The renewal of abandoned hamlets in mountain areas (Piedmont Region)

4. Living in mountain areas (Piedmont Region)5. Enhancing the image of the longitudinal axis in the Jura

mountains (Franche-Comté Region)

….to be continued…




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Part two. Part two.

….6. Enhancing the image of and promoting cultural historical

sites for the reinforcement of the regional attractiveness (Franche-Comté Region)

7. Improving local aspect such as better traffic routes in downtown areas (Municipality of Grainau)

8. Renovation and optimum use of abandoned rural buildings once used for production purposes (Venetia Region)




Structure Structure

Part two. Part two.

Work Package 8. Cooperation among towns1. Introduction2. Case studies cards:

1. Experiences of little towns in different mountain areas in Rhône-Alpes Region (Jura, Massif Central) (Rhône-Alpes Region)

2. Technical assistance to little mountain towns (Rhône-Alpes Region)

3. Research on the territorial organisation of Franche-Comté




Structure Structure

Part two. Part two.


Documentation to be considered in order to draft the Introduction to each WP:

Application form Information on the WP posted on the web site Proposition papers Final coordination reports (Section II – Highlights for

coordination) Updates by individual Coordinators and SSC experts

(outlined during this meeting)



Structure Structure

Part two. Part two.


Scheme for the case study card:a. Alpcity Partnerb. Project Titlec. Work Packaged. WP Coordinatore. Subjects involved and their rolef. Spatial area involvedg. Project budgeth. Project purposei. Project activities

….to be continued…



Structure Structure

Part two. Part two.


…. Scheme for the case study card:l. Achieved resultsm. Discrepancies from planned activities and expected resultsn. Instruments proposed/revised/finalisedo. Impact on the local environment, actors and stakeholdersp. Strategies implemented for overcoming themq. Lessons learnedr. Transferabilitys. Case study follow-upt. Comments on the case studyu. Common issues with other projectsv. SSC Experts’ recommendations



Structure Structure

PART THREE



Structure Structure

Part three. Part three.

Policy implications and guidelines with prospects of future scenarios

Introduction The project itinerary: from the case studies to selected Best

Practices to some policy guidelines The AlpCity Regional Urban Observatory: from a project idea

to a project proposal Broader policy implications:

The importance and the need for transnational cooperation Obstacles:

• Impediments to information access• Competing objectives• Differences in laws

Looking ahead



Structure Structure

ANNEXES



Structure Structure

Annexes.

Annexes.

Annex A.Analysis of the main Best Practices Databases related to the sustainable urban development

Selected databases Databases designed for a possible international

cooperation General submission form scheme Legend cards of the main databases Websites

Guideline n. 2



Structure Structure

Annexes.

Annexes.

Annex B.AlpCity Best Practices Database

Aim and organisation of the Best Practices Database How a BP is selected How a BP is documented Annex B1. Abstract Submission Form for the BPsD Annex B2. AlpCity Best Practices Database Checklist Annex B3. Standard index for the AlpCity Best Practices

Database non technical Best Practices Report Annex B4. Indicators typology for the evaluation of

socio-economic programmes

Guideline n. 1 (Part II) & n. 4



Structure Structure

Annexes.

Annexes.

Annex C.AlpCity Best Practices Database (BPsD) Excerpt

AlpCity Best Practices Database Management: the format

AlpCity Best Practices Database Management: a demo of data entry, queries and reports

AlpCity Best Practices Database Use: the online interface

AlpCity Best Practices Database Use: a demo of database consulting

A sample of AlpCity BPsD Abstract Submission Forms A sample of AlpCity BPsD Assessment cards

OCS & AlpCity Office

Summary and missing itemsSummary and missing items




The Final Project Report Part

one. Part one.

Introduction

“Cadrage Problematique”

From Best Practices to a Common Strategy

Beyond best practicing: the transfer of lessons learned

The Common Strategy of the AlpCity Project

Transfer within the AlpCity network

Features of the Regional Urban Observatory

Almost finalised! Ongoing updating by SSC experts.

Finalised!

Finalised!


Finalised!

Finalised!

Finalised!




The Final Project Report Part

two. Part two.

Introduction

Work Package 5. Economic development

Work Package 6. Services and quality of life

Work Package 7. Urban environment

Work Package 8. Cooperation among towns


To be updated and finalised! AlpCity Office with the help of PPs, SSC, WP Coordinators and consultants







The Final Project Report Summary and missing

items Summary and missing

items

Part three. Part three.

Introduction

The project itinerary: from the case studies to selected Best Practices to some policy guidelines

The AlpCity Regional Urban Observatory: from a project idea to a project proposal

Broader policy implications: The importance and the need for transnational

cooperation Obstacles:

• Impediments to information access• Competing objectives• Differences in laws

Looking ahead

Almost finalised!

Almost finalised! Ongoing updating by OCS

Almost finalised! Ongoing updating by OCS and AlpCity Office

Almost finalised! Ongoing updating by AlpCity Office, OCS, PPs and SSC Experts



Annexes.

Annexes.

Annex A: Analysis of the main Best Practices Databases

related to the sustainable urban development

Annex B. AlpCity Best Practices Database

Annex C. AlpCity Best Practices Database (BPsD) Excerpt

Almost finalised! Missing: Updating of websites (AlpCity Office)

Almost finalised! Missing: Demos (OCS)

Finalised!



Deadlines & CriticalitiesDeadlines & Criticalities




The Final Project Report Deadlines &

Criticalities Deadlines &

CriticalitiesThe Project Final Report will be finalised by the end of June in order to be revised and sent to the graphic designer in July. Since August is an holiday month, the Report printing should start in September so to have the output ready for the Final Conference (beginning of October 2006).This means that we have still a three-week time to work on the missing items and on the finalisation. To this purpose I ask you for some final rush collaborative efforts according to the following deadlines:




Criticalities

DEADLINE FINALISATION

15/06/06 PART TWO: Case studies cards

22/06/06 PART ONE: Synergies, “Cadrage”, Methodology

29/06/06 PART THREE: Lessons learned, policy guidelines and future scenarios

06/07/06 Overview, preface, acknowledgements, table of contents, references

07/07/06 Paging and on-line availability of the final version (for a final check)

13/07/06 Final Check

FINAL CONFERENCE




Criticalities

JuneJune

JulyJuly

August

AugustSeptember

September

ALPCITYOFFICE

INFORMATION

FEEDBACKS

EVALUATION

Consultants

PARTNERS

PRINTING

ON LINE

PAGING

FINAL CHECK

FINALISATION

SSC




CriticalitiesIn order to meet all the deadlines, the AlpCity Office kindly invites all the participants in this meeting and those involved in the project to:

- provide it with the requested necessary information concerning the finalisation of the Report

- respect the scheduled deadlines - be updated with the project documentation and

information spread by e-mail and the web site

Thank you!

ConclusionsConclusions




The Final Project Report: Introduction Synergies between AlpCity and other

projects


The Final Project Report: Introduction Synergies between AlpCity and other

projects



Antonella Convertino





Part one. The AlpCity Project in the framework of the

Interreg IIIB Alpine Space Programme


Working session “The Final Project Report (Draft)”

06/06/0616.50-18.00

Introduction to the Report and working session Ms Convertino

The Final Project Report: Introduction – Synergies between AlpCity and other projectsMs Convertino

Updates on the “Cadrage problématique” and contribution to the Report by the SSCMrs. Fourny-Kober

Questions and closing session



Structure Structure

Part one. Part one.

The AlpCity Project in the framework of the Interreg IIIB Alpine Space Programme:

1. Introduction2. “Cadrage Problematique” (Framework of

critical issues)3. From Best Practices to a Common Strategy4. Beyond best practicing: the transfer of

lessons learned5. The Common Strategy of the AlpCity Project6. Transfer within the AlpCity network7. Features of the Regional Urban Observatory



Part one. Part one.

Synergies SynergiesAlp-i-ville

PusemorPublic services in sparsely populated mountain areas

DynalpDynamic rural alpine space

CulturalpKnowledge and Enhancement of Historical Centres and

Cultural Landscapes in Alpine Space

NeprovalterNetwork of the local agricultural production for the valorisation and the knowledge of the Alpine area

Crafts

QualimaQuality of life improvement by supporting public and

private services in the rural areas of the Alp

Alpinetwork



Part one. Part one.

Synergies Synergies

MEETING BETWEEN THE ALPCITY CASE STUDIES

AND THE INNOREF SUB-PROJECT RECOVER19th of April in Venice

The meeting was aimed at exploring possible cooperation among the different AlpCity case studies and the Innoref sub-projects Recover and STS. Here are the involved projects:

Local endogenous development and urban regeneration of small alpine towns (Venetia Region)

The renewal of abandoned mountain hamlets (Piedmont Region) To live in mountain areas (Piedmont Region) Renovation and optimum use of abandoned rural and productive buildings (Friuli

Venetia Julia Autonomous Region) RECOVER – Recon version of rural villages as an opportunity for economic

development (Friuli Venetia Julia Autonomous Region) AEDES – Eco-management system EMAS (Friuli Venetia Julia Autonomous Region) Guidelines for Environmental certification (Friuli Venetia Julia Autonomous Region)



Part one. Part one.

Synergies SynergiesMEETING BETWEEN THE ALPCITY CASE STUDIES


The common issues of these projects are:

1. Territorial analysis2. Methodology:

- Participation process- Individuation of case studies3. Case studies4. Outputs:- Feasibility study- Guidelines

RESULTS and FOLLOW-UP?



Part one. Part one.

Synergies SynergiesMEETING BETWEEN THE ALPCITY CASE STUDIES


FINAL MESSAGE:

The involved local authorities (regions) should insert now in their next Program documents the recommendations emerged in their case studies underlining the importance of such contributions for the regional laws dealing with this topic.



Mr. Tyrkas provided us with two studies including data, tables and maps available on line only in German:

The first one deals with ecological and socio-economic requirements reflecting the challenges of the Alpine Convention on the population and culture topics (Prof. Bätzing)

The second one is a result of a case study developed by an external expert of the municipality of Grainau. It regards population decrease, socio-economic consequences, the job market conditions and some conclusions for future activities.

Part one. Part one.

Synergies Synergies



As Mrs. Fourny-Kober will explain in few minutes there are other interesting projects:

- a statistical study developed by Rhône-Alpes Region- Some maps on the region organisation drafted by

Franche-Comté Region- Some interesting statistics belonging to Austria- A study about rural and urban in Switzerland by M.

Perlik- A study on metropolisation in Lombardy Region by G.P.

Torricelli

Part one. Part one.

Synergies Synergies


Updates on the “Cadrage problématique” and contribution to the Report by the SSC


Updates on the “Cadrage problématique” and contribution to the Report by the SSC



Marie Christine Fourny-Kober

Questions and commentsQuestions and comments


Working Session


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