Toolbox
Spatialisation of the Strategic Vision
Toolbox Themes
- Participation
- Sustainable Urban Mobility
Objectives
Spatialise the strategic vision by identifying concrete proposals that can be implemented in the territory to contribute to the fulfilment of the vision.
Results
Maps of Strategic Development and Spatial Plan and spatialised goals of the vision
Description
The Spatialisation of the Strategic Vision is the first attempt to propose spatial actions in specific areas of the city. The spatialisation is approached by identifying interventions and actions for each of the goals defined in the Strategic Vision, integrating different aspects and strategies identified in the territory in previous activities.
This activity is elaborated collaboratively between different stakeholders, led and coordinated by the technical team. The description of each goal guides the discussion of how the different components of the natural and built environment should look in the agreed timeframe of the planand how the community and the social relations will be impacted by the proposed interventions. Elements such as the natural areas, the public space network, the housing opportunities, the economic level, the public transport systems, the institutional capacity for urban management, etc. are aspects to cover. This activity should also be supported by statistical projections, including demographic and climate projections, economic vision and feasible financial resources, and/or a hypothetical timeline of events that would lead to the fulfilment of each goal. This activity will consolidate the strategic component of the Plan.
Steps
- Review all the information, data, and outputs from previous activities, (Especially Strategic Visioning Workshop (Activity 18)) including Block D Analysis and Diagnosis.
- Divide participants into smaller groups, each one focusing on one of the goals established in the Strategic Vision (T27 Spatialisation of the Strategic Vision Workshop).
- Discuss and brainstorm a list of actions and projects for each goal.
- Spatialise and map all the proposed interventions in the territory.
- Review the results and consolidate the final maps.
Sustainable Urban Mobility
To evaluate the effectiveness of scenarios developed in Activity 17, and building on the Strategic Vision that was developed in the previous activity, it is important to establish how these scenarios and vision would look like if they were achieve. For Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, it is important to develop simulations that can allow to understand the impact that different actions would have in the city. The following shows different ways in which this scenarios can be analyzed to understand how the actions should be spatialized, always guided by the Vision:
- Conduct Technical Scenario Simulations:
Use transport models to simulate each scenario’s impact on the transport system, focusing on indicators like mode share, time of crossing, desire lines, number of accidents per 100 000 inhabitants, level of service, queue efficiency, road safety (traffic fatalities), and emissions of pollutants such as PM and NOx.
Analyse the data to understand how each scenario affects mobility network performance, safety, and environmental impact, guiding data-driven decision-making. - Use a "What-If" Spreadsheet Model (if transport models are unavailable):
For cities without advanced modelling software, build a spreadsheet-based "what-if" model to analyse scenarios.
Input key indicators like traffic volumes, emissions, and accident rates to assess how changes in policy or infrastructure may affect the transport system.
This method provides a practical, accessible way to estimate scenario impacts on mobility, safety, and emissions. - Implement Practical Testing through Pilot Projects:
Conduct temporary pilots for selected strategies in targeted areas to observe real-world effects before full implementation.
Examples include pedestrianising a major street for several days to observe traffic flow impacts or implementing a temporary bus lane to assess its effect on public transit speeds.
Use results from these pilots to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments. - Compare and Select the Best Scenario Based on Evaluation Results:
Combine findings from both technical simulations and pilot projects to evaluate each scenario’s effectiveness.
Prioritise strategies that best meet the city’s sustainable mobility goals, balancing social, economic, and environmental outcomes.
This structured evaluation approach ensures that only the most effective and feasible strategies are chosen and further developed in Activity 22 Formulation of Strategies and Initiatives, for full-scale implementation in the city’s mobility plan.
Tool:
T35 Transport Scenario Model
Additional Resources:
El Estado de la Movilidad Urbana Sostenible en Bolivia Chapter 3