STEP 2: IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
Stakeholder Engagement Guide
The Stakeholder Engagement Guide helps City Officials engage the community, ensuring the success of projects like NbS. It starts by learning about the local area and its people. Next, it suggests hosting engaging community events to gather input. After that, it emphasizes sharing what has been achieved and the results. Finally, it focuses on supporting and strengthening local groups.
Environmental Quality (EQ Devices, Mobile monitoring, RECITAL tool)
Monitoring environmental quality (EQ) uses various tools to track air quality, noise, and thermal comfort before and after interventions. High-spec instruments can be used for precise data and mobile apps for additional information. The data is, then, analyzed and used to update project resources, develop EQ maps for green routes, and refine EQ indicators.
Use of space (adapted SOPARC tool)
To see how NbS affect use and social interactions in GoGreenRoutes cities, we adapted the SOPARC tool. Originally for tracking demographic profiles and activity levels, it now also measures social interactions like the nature of interaction and group sizes. Observations area applied observe before and after implementing NbS, four times a day on weekdays and weekends, to account for possible variabilities of use in a week. This data helps to understand the changes of use before and after, providing a good overview on the effect of such project and intervention.
People’s perceptions (Environmental Health Dialogue Tool, Walking interviews)
The Environmental Health Dialogue Tool gathers diverse opinions on environmental well-being using a spiderweb scoring system and expert-approved questions. It’s been tested in multiple languages and comes with a guidebook and online training for city staff. Future updates would include more data and local context. Additionally, Walking Interviews in cities can also help to understand how people use different areas.
Mobile participatory monitoring system for environmental quality
The Mobile Participatory Monitoring Campaign lets local residents use mobile technology to collect real-time data on temperature, PM2.5 levels, and noise in areas planned for NbS. This citizen science approach helps communities improve their environment and allows us to measure how NbS enhances environmental quality over time.
Digital Placemaking Toolkit for Cities
Digital placemaking uses technology to strengthen human connections with urban nature. This toolkit presents a sustainable approach to digital placemaking that can be globally adopted, offering a framework for planning, implementing, and evaluating these initiatives.
