From Principles to Practice DIGITAL

Planning approaches The Davos Baukultur Alliance promotes people-centred and evidence-led planning approaches to create social value and cultivate affordable, inclusive communities. Planning strategies that integrate reliable and compre- hensive data to inform and guide the development of physical spaces more effectively ensure that develop- ment will meet the needs of the community and help shape places where all members of society can thrive while preserving and enhancing local strengths and iden- tity. The Alliance has identified the following approaches to planning that can help advance social value: APPROACH 1 Phased and integrated delivery in urban planning Effective urban planning requires strategic phasing of development to ensure sustainable growth and commu - nity benefits. Although in most municipalities, large-scale planning is conducted by local and regional government, public and private sector coordination is essential to structuring delivery in a way that maximizes community benefits while maintaining long-term viability. Develop- ment planning should be advanced in close partnership between all public, private and community stakeholders and incorporate phased development strategies. This enables the early delivery of key elements that are cru - cial for enhancing place identity and community vitality, and support economic activity such as public spaces and community facilities. Phased development allows for the prioritization of essential components that contribute to social value and affordability. Early delivery of these elements ensures that the community begins to experience the benefits of the development sooner, creating a sense of owner - ship and engagement. Additionally, this approach helps to build momentum and attract further investment, as initial successes can demonstrate the viability and pos- itive impact of the project. This approach parallels the investment phasing approaches in the economic models section. Laying the groundwork for phased delivery can ensure that development is both inclusive and respon- sive to the needs of the community, ultimately advancing social value and affordability. Tools and processes that will inform integrated deliv - ery include feasibility studies, and detailed data reviews are used to further test the underlying assumptions of the plan, ensuring that early phases are well-informed and strategically sound. When implemented well, robust community engagement and co-creation processes can help ensure early collaborative alignment and buy-in from all and help minimize delays later in the process due to objections. “Action research” via interim physi- cal projects and initiatives can play an important part, including integrating community priorities. 19 REGENT PARK, TORONTO, CANADA In Toronto, Canada, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) worked with the Daniels Corporation to create a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income neigh- bourhood through a multi-phase redevelopment that engaged the original residents throughout the planning process, ensured them a right of return and embedded their priorities through a social development plan. The community is now comprised of affordable and mar - ket-rate housing, as well as parks and sports facilities, office and retail, and a community centre. Read more in the World Economic Forum’s Regent Park case study .