Cambridge Conference
15 Dec 2004, Cambridge

Background and purpose

The members of the research team presented papers on a wide range of issues relating to the methodology. Also, members of the International Advisory Group presented papers on topics that were very informative for SOLUTIONS work.

The key purpose of this symposium was to generate a stimulating discussion on the research methodology and learn from international experience of similar projects.

The Programme

• Introduction to SOLUTIONS research project by Professor Marcial Echenique, University of Cambridge
• Urban pattern specification by Dr Stephen Marshall, Institute for Community Studies, London
• Strategic options for London by Dr Tony Hargreaves, University of Cambridge
• Assessment at the neighbourhood level by Hugh Barton, University of the West of England
• Opportunties and challenges with the micro-simulation of spatial activity systems by Professor Doug Hunt, University of Calgary
• A proposed appraisal framework by Dr Gordon Mitchell, University of Leeds
• Local design archetypes at the neighbourhood level by Hugh Barton
• Economic assessment of transport investments by Professor Marcial Echenique
• Income distribution, rents, and transport by Professor Marco Ponti, Politecnico di Milano Technical University, Milan
• Modelling urban sustainability: The PROPOLIS experience by Professor Dr.-Ing. Michael Wegener, Spiekermann & Wegener, Urban and Regional Research, Dortmund

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