PROJECT DESCRIPTION MORGENSTADT: CITY INSIGHTS

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»Morgenstadt: City Insights« II

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JOINT RESEARCH PROJECT MORGENSTADT: CITY INSIGHTS PHASE II (2014 – 2015)

Development and Implementation of system innovations for the city of tomorrow

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO

Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP

Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS

Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology IWES

Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF

Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB

Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA

Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT

Economic Transformation Group (ETG)




Abstract Phase II

Contents

1 Summary ...................................................................................... 2

1.1 Our vision: Shaping the future of cities ........................................... 2

1.2 Our mission: implement joint systems innovations .......................... 2

1.3 Our approach: research phase 2014–2015 (m:ci²) ........................... 3

2 City as a future market ............................................................... 5

3 »Morgenstadt: City Insights« Innovation Network .................. 7

3.1 Fields of research and systemic research approach .......................... 7

3.2 Research phase I (2012-2013) ........................................................ 9

3.3 Partners of the m:ci Innovation Network ......................................... 10

4 Content of m:ci Phase II (2014 – 2015) ....................................... 11

4.1 Methodology and approach ........................................................... 11

4.2 Project structure and working streams ............................................ 12

4.2.1 Module 1: Project Network ............................................................. 12

4.2.2 Module 2: Toolkit-Development ..................................................... 13

4.2.3 Module 3: Strategic project development (City Labs) ....................... 14

4.2.4 Module 4: R&D Platform ................................................................ 16

4.2.5 Module 5: Public Relations ............................................................. 17

4.3 Expected project results .................................................................. 17

4.4 Benefits for project partners ........................................................... 18

5 Project Management ................................................................... 20

5.1 Project Management Meetings ....................................................... 20

5.2 Newsletters, E-mails, Online Platform ............................................. 20

5.3 Steering Committee ....................................................................... 21

5.4 Associated Fraunhofer Institutes ..................................................... 21

5.5 Additional research and implementation partners ........................... 22

6 Project duration, funding, language and contact ..................... 23

6.1 Project duration ............................................................................. 23

6.2 Project financing ............................................................................ 23

6.3 Project language ............................................................................ 24

6.4 Contact.......................................................................................... 24



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Summary Phase II

1 Summary

1.1 Our vision: Shaping the future of cities

Urban Development – Electric Mobility – Industry 4.0 – Demographic Change –

Climate Crisis – Internet of Things – Shareconomy… the world is changing fast

and entire industries are reinventing themselves in response to complex

transitions in social, economic, and environmental arenas. Increasing

urbanization is a key trend and the design of city systems will play an essential

role in shaping a sustainable future. Institutions at all levels must be proactive

in order to compete successfully and to establish themselves as active, relevant

players in the city of the future.

Today’s cities are using systems and infrastructure based on outdated

technologies, making them unsustainable, inflexible, inefficient, and difficult to

change. In order for both people and natural systems to thrive, the city of the

future will have to be fundamentally different. Car-congested cities that over-

consume energy and resources, emit greenhouse gases, and produce

contamination and waste will no longer be the status quo.

Today we are at the brink of a new urban era. To navigate the big

challenges of the next decades, city systems must be innovative, flexible,

liveable, and sustainable. Future cities will produce net-zero emissions and

waste, enable a maximum quality of life for all its inhabitants, optimize

resiliency, and enable prosperity and progress through sustainable innovations.

Currently, there is an opportunity for district-level, municipal, and regional

demonstration projects that integrate clean technologies with business models

and innovative urban development approaches to define the new City of the

Future paradigm.

1.2 Our mission: implement joint systems innovations

Facilitated by the German Fraunhofer-Society, the Innovation Network

»Morgenstadt: City Insights« (m:ci) is comprised of high-level first movers

already working in the field of urban sustainability in Europe and around the

world. Using leading-edge innovation management methodologies, m:ci aims

to develop and implement socio-technical innovations for the city of the future.

»Morgenstadt: City Insights« focuses on the interplay of technologies, business

models, and governance approaches for sustainable urban development. The

fundamental goal of the network is to accelerate development that helps

reduce energy and resource consumption while also enhancing the liveability

and prosperity of a city.




Abstract Phase II

Evolutionary innovation

The m:ci Network demonstrates and quantifies new markets and development

potentials in urban systems for existing products, technologies, and systems

solutions.

Revolutionary innovation

The City Insights Network identifies coming technology-effects and disruptive

developments relevant to future cities and designs revolutionary new products,

systems, and business models.

The primary activities of the m:ci Network are focused in two areas:

a) Design & implementation of innovative cross-sectoral projects:

Task-force Groups focused on specific topic areas are designed to result

in concrete project concepts with multi-partner, interdisciplinary

consortia. Project development will be informed by demand-driven

opportunities throughout the world. The City Insights management

team will identify potential funding sources and both formal and formal

opportunity windows for implementation on an on-going basis.

b) Participation in strategic long-term collaboration with select

cities globally (City Labs)

In 2014 three cities will be chosen for a “deep dive” engagement with

the m:ci Network. The “deep dive” will focus on accelerating the

development and implementation of new breakthrough innovations

within a comprehensive sustainable systems transition strategy. In

collaboration with each city counterpart team, the process will include

deep analysis, strategic road mapping, and project concept

development and prioritization. Additional cities will be added on an

on-going basis in the years to come.

1.3 Our approach: research phase 2014–2015 (m:ci²)

Based on the results and insights gained in phase I, phase II of the Fraunhofer

Innovation network »Morgenstadt: City Insights« (m:ci²) starts in January 2014

While Phase I was designed to analyse and understand today’s leading cities,

we now focus on creating the city of the future. Accordingly aim and content

of phase II are to initiate projects through the implementation of pilot projects

and demonstrators. Therefore the m:ci Innovation Network is addressing the

following two levels of action:

a) Identification and initiation of innovative city development

strategies and roadmaps through project-based strategic

cooperation with at least three cities as »City Labs«



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b) Development of urban innovation projects within the m:ci

Innovation Network through topical working groups (in City

Labs and other cities).

To this end the existing network is being converted into an ongoing alliance of

industry, cities, planers and research institutions that aims at actively shaping

the market of the future. Lead questions for m:ci² are:

- How can industry and business support a sustainable urban

development with new solutions and business models?

- How can cities establish new fields of action for a sustainable

development together with new partners?

We strive to especially address shortcomings of industry and businesses

working together with cities that were identified throughout phase I. Our aim

is to initiate long-term transitions of selected cities towards sustainable

development and to thereby create national and international reference

projects on the level of entire cities.

We aim for becoming the first global alliance for planning and implementing

sustainable urban solutions in a variety of different cities. Strategic aims of

»Morgenstadt / City of the Future« are:

Development and deployment of innovative solutions for sustainable

liveable and resilient cities of the future.

Shaping and activation of sustainable cities as future markets through

systems innovations.

Conception, initiation and execution of R&D-projects and real-world

implementation projects with research, industry and cities.

Actively addressing the public funds available for sustainable and smart

city development in Germany, Europe and worldwide with a strong

consortium of industry, cities and research.

Creating international visibility as a strong alliance of industry, research

and cities.

Initiation of long-term transformations with selected cities worldwide

towards the vision of the »Morgenstadt / City of the Future«.




Abstract Phase II

2 City as a future market

The main driver for the »Morgenstadt: City Insights« Innovation Network is the global development of cities. By 2030, 5 billion people will live in cities, with the largest share of them located in today’s emerging economies. Urban impacts on ecological and social systems are unprecedented. Worldwide, urban areas are expected to expand their surface area by the factor 2.5 which will result in sealing up to 7% of available fertile ground. Currently, cities account for 60-80% of global energy use and for a similar share of global greenhouse gas emissions and at the same time, cities have the highest potential for gains in efficiency and reducing the ecological footprint of individuals. Economically, urban areas are the center of global value creation: between 2010 and 2025 the GDP of the 600 largest cities worldwide will increase by over US$30 trillion, accounting for 60% of global economic growth. Also by 2025, the amount of floor space in newly constructed buildings will be equal to 85% of today’s globally existing floor space. “Global urban infrastructure and usage expenditures in dwelling and transportation for the next three decades will exceed $350 trillion (…) or seven times the current global GDP.” (WWF and Booz & Company, 2010)

We increasingly face global challenges such as climate change, scarce resources, and the exploitation of ecosystems that go beyond the political boundaries. In order to avoid unprecedented social upheaval due to external shocks, we must advance a type of urban development that results in highly efficient, resilient city systems. Both creating and responding to The City of the Future will require new ways of thinking. Conventional products and solutions oriented to single consumers or single markets must be replaced by integrated approaches that relate to entire urban systems. Future cities must master an innovation loop based upon new relationships between information, resources, products, natural systems, and users. The pathway to sustainable, liveable, and resilient cities will be shaped by innovations and concerted implementation of new socio-technical urban solutions, innovative business models and organizational structures. Concepts and technologies for planning and realizing sustainable urban systems thus represent one of the biggest market opportunities in the coming decades. Most sustainable systems work not because of a “sustainability intention”, but because they are more effective - easier and more convenient to use. Creating sustainable systems means focusing on functionality, easy access, and high efficiency of use. Sustainability must be built into new systems as a fundamental design parameter. For cities, this implies that maximizing their own fitness is the best way to prepare the ground for successfully moving towards sustainability. Urban systems with a high fitness level are able to react with greater flexibility to change and use challenges for finding innovative solutions. Finding the right balance between agile city management and the continuous pursuit of long-term goals is an on-going challenge and opportunity for each city.



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City as a future market Phase II

Each city has a unique history, culture, and context. The m:ci Network therefore builds upon scalable methods and tools and on interdisciplinary collaboration to develop and implement innovative solutions for each individual context.




Abstract Phase II

3 »Morgenstadt: City Insights« Innovation Network

The innovation network »Morgenstadt: City Insights« (m:ci) engages deeply

with issues of sustainable urbanization from a systemic and integrated

perspective. It is an alliance of high-ranking partners from a range of relevant

industry sectors, from leading-edge sustainable cities, and from key Fraunhofer

research institutes. »Morgenstadt: City Insights« members are commited to

taking a leading role in finding solutions for the global challenges and the

pressing questions of the 21st Century.

»Morgenstadt: City Insights« aims to accelerate the global transition to sustainable urban systems.

Members of the Network share three important convictions:

Sustainable cities are the key to a sustainable future

To create a liveable future on our planet, we must create intelligent, CO2-

neutral cities that effectively make use of energy and resources and provide

a high quality of life for everyone.

Technical, organizational, and financial innovations are key to creating sustainable cities

Effective, transformational solutions for clean, efficient, and liveable cities

emerge where innovative technologies are combined with mind-set shifts,

new management and organizational structures, and sound creative

business models.

Interdisciplinary collaboration lies at the heart of urban innovation

Sustainable, change innovations must be rooted in collaborative processes

that facilitate out-of-the-box thinking and enable active work at interface

points between sectors and disciplines.

Based on those underlying principles, the primary mission of the m:ci Network is to identify, conceive, initiate, and implement pilot and demonstration projects for sustainable urban solutions in cities around the world. Projects will be developed in variable consortia made up of

industry, city, and research partners.

3.1 Fields of research and systemic research approach

Research and innovation within »Morgenstadt: City Insights« is driven by a new approach that enables to assess, monitor, and shape sustainable urban development from a systemic point of view. The »Morgenstadt Model for Sustainable Urban Development« combines insights from the most important urban sectors into an action-oriented analytical framework.

The m:ci Innovation Network focuses on eight key technology sectors with a systemic, integrated approach. Governance structures and the economic dynamics within urban systems facilitate progress in these technical sectors and thus represent additional arenas for analysis and implementation.



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Innovation Network Phase II

Governance and Planning Structures of politics and administration, adapted methods and concepts for the strategic goal, conception, resolution, planning and realization of approaches and projects to improve sustainability, participation processes, urban development and planning

Economic and Business Innovation Strengthen the economy, development of business clusters, new business models for sustainable technologies and secure financing

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Big data, e-government, ICT-infrastructure, ICT for intelligent control and user friendly offers in the mobility and energy sectors, open data solutions, integration of urban technologies via ICT etc.

Mobility and Traffic EVs, charging technologies, infrastructures and solutions for bicycles, mass transport systems, e-ticketing, real-time information and steering of traffic, urban cable cars, transport oriented development, city of short distances, sub-a-vehicles and urban mobility on demand etc.

Production and Logistics Urban production, supply of trade, industry 4.0, commerce and households, holistic use of cradle-to-cradle systems, innovations in product design, smart city logistics, etc.

Security & Resilience New smart and multifunctional protection technologies and materials, security concepts and systems for public spaces and buildings, advanced risk management and planning tools for public safety

Buildings Energy efficiency, comfort, holistic accounting of all urban building types, buildings and public space, resource efficiency and life cycle assessment of used materials

Energy and Resources Import, production, distribution and consumption of energy, heat/cold, gas and fuel in the urban context. Renewable energies, energy efficient technologies, smart multy energy grids etc.

Urban Water Infrastructure Water supply/waste water disposal, water quality, security of supply, rain water drainage, energy consumption and use of resources

Waste Management and Disposal Local waste and resource management, observation of processes for circular economy, urban mining, etc.




Abstract Phase II

3.2 Research phase I (2012-2013)

The first phase of »Morgenstadt: City Insights« took place from June 2012

through October 2013. Over 50 researchers from 12 Fraunhofer Institutes

conducted a rigorous on-site analysis of six leading global cities: Freiburg,

Copenhagen, New York, Berlin, Singapore and Tokyo.

Over 100 best practices in eight urban sectors were analysed with a trans-

disciplinary approach. Fraunhofer researchers systematically derived insights

regarding key factors that create conditions for cities to successfully transition

towards urban systems that make effective use of energy and resources while

maximizing the quality of life for residents. The research identified

requirements for the urban markets of the future and enabled new

collaborations between private sector industry partners, research institutes,

community groups, and city administrations.

The aim of phase I was to identify the leading-edge global status quo of

sustainable city systems and to create a starting point for the research and

development of innovations in future urban systems. The m:ci researchers went

one step further and aligned and synchronized insights from all cities in one

action-oriented model for sustainable urban development – called the

»Morgenstadt Model for Sustainable Urban Development«

The following results were achieved in the first phase of m:ci:

Morgenstadt Model for Sustainable Urban Development 83 key application fields for sustainable urban development were

identified in phase I and integrated to create a generic action-oriented

model for sustainable urban development. The model provides a

standardized approach for identifying the sustainability performance of

cities and for creating individual road maps, strategies and operative

projects for a future-oriented city.

m:ci Methodology: systems analysis The m:ci consortium has developed the m:ci Methodology: a

multidisciplinary methodology for analyzing complex urban systems and

transferring this knowledge into integrated concepts and innovative

solutions for future cities.

Key Insights Based on the systemic analysis, Key Insights were identified and

described based on relevance to city and industry partners. Those Key

Insights point to future research and to action fields for sustainable

development.

Best-Practices, City Rankings Evaluation of 300 good-practices, city rankings, and existing studies

were completed for identifying 100 best-practices from eight urban key



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Innovation Network Phase II sectors. The in depth analysis of these best-practices in six global cities

created valuable insights into successful structures, processes,

technologies and business models for sustainable urban solutions.

m:ci Database All information has been fed into a m:ci Database that tracks the

relationships between indicators (over 200 per city), success indicators

for each best practice case, and factors that impact sustainable urban

development in general. This data base can be used for profiling and

benchmarking of cities.

m:ci Project approach Over 50 ideas and concepts for subsequent urban development projects

have already been generated out of the insights from the Phase I

research. These project concepts will now be integrated and developed

in phase II.

3.3 Partners of the m:ci Innovation Network

Unique to the m:ci Innovation Network is its heterogeneous base of high-level

partners. Phase I has impressively demonstrated the potential of combining

diverse backgrounds and approaches to shaping sustainable cities. The m:ci

Innovation Network for phase I (as of December 2013) consisted of 21

industrial partners, 11 German cites and 10 Fraunhofer Institutes. Throughout

Phase II the network will expand to include complementary national and

international industrial and municipal actors, as well as planning offices,

research institutes, and other value partners worldwide. The Phase II network

expansion strategy targets partners that provide high value inputs with high

potential for participation in synergistic project consortia in terms of technical,

economic, governance, and ecological expertise.

REGIONALCLUSTERFigure 1 m:ci Phase I project partners




Abstract Phase II

4 Content of m:ci Phase II (2014 – 2015)

4.1 Methodology and approach

Phase II of »Morgenstadt: City Insights« seamless transitions from a research

focus (phase I: 2012-2013) to an application focus (Phase II: launching 2014)

With input from the Phase I research, m:ci Innovation Network partners and

allies will develop and adapt new technology concepts and creative solution

strategies to real-life project requirements. Concepts will be tested in multiple

pilot projects for practicability and feasibility and brought to scale as

appropriate. In order to achieve these ambitious goals, m:ci emphasizes the

connection between applied research and strategic business. In order to

operationalize phase II, m:ci has defined five modules (see 4.2. project structure

and working streams).

The core focus of Phase II will be a collaborative strategic engagement with a

minimum of three cities (in Germany, Europe, and at least one other another

region). where development trajectories until the year 2030 will be researched

and validated and future requirements for action will be targeted. In tight

collaboration with the respective cities, business/industry partners and

Fraunhofer institutes will develop strategic solutions for innovation with our

holistic systems approach (»Morgenstadt Model for Sustainable Urban

Development«) and will screen opportunities for implementation projects.

The following leading questions provide context for m:ci engagement with

cities:

How will long-term framework conditions of urban development and

the priorities of the cities change within the next twenty years?

How can we integrate design and implementation of a strategic

transformation roadmap for short-, middle- and long-term measures for

innovation?

Which potentials need to be addressed in order to initiate real-world

and demand-oriented pilot projects for research and development?

Connected by a collaborative online platform, members of the m:ci Network

will self-organize in different working groups for addressing sector specific

research questions and for developing and implementing innovative solutions

together with our city partners. Coordination of these projects will be managed

by the responsible Fraunhofer-Institutes representing each sector. Network

partners can bring in their individual interests, research questions and projects

with the Fraunhofer institutes validating project opportunities, carrying out in-

depth analyses and studies, developing concept designs, identifying funding

opportunities for the individual regions and initiating application processes.



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Content of m:ci Phase II (2014 –

2015) Phase II 4.2 Project structure and working streams

»Morgenstadt: City Insights« Phase II comprises the following five modules: 1) Project Network, 2) Tookit-Development, 3) Strategic Project Development (City Labs - Deep Dive Cities), 4) R&D Platform (Topical Working Groups), 5) Public Relations.

4.2.1 Module 1: Project Network

Goal

Internationally visible platform of innovation leaders from industry, research and municipalities for sustainable urban development.

To engage in the future market of cities and to facilitate system innovations through interdisciplinary collaboration for the sustainable development of urban systems

Output for m:ci² partners

Regular network meetings (3 per year) for exchange of ideas and knowledge on future city development

Project steering and updates, organized work groups, best-practice tours, keynote presentations and panel discussions

Networking and project initiation

Benefits

Cities can express their demands and use the network for

problem identification and solution finding: Exclusive access to an effective consortia which combines

technology development with urban process insights

Companies can adjust their product strategies related to

urban demands, can engage actively in solution identification

and can increase their chances in the field of urban systems.

Figure 2 Project structure Phase II




Abstract Phase II

The unique selling proposition of the innovation network is the heterogeneous

base of partners for the interdisciplinary collaboration of high-level stakeholders

from cities, industry, NGO and research institutes which cover all relevant urban

sectors. Phase I has impressively demonstrated the potential of combining

multiple backgrounds and approaches. The systemic approach and the high-

level partners enable a high national and international visibility of m:ci².

4.2.2 Module 2: Toolkit-Development

A second basis for strategic identification of project opportunities and demand

for innovation is the development of a m:ci Toolkit. It will provide the necessary

tools and instruments for an in-depth collaboration with cities. The basic toolkit

consists of a city audit, a sustainability quick check, and a scenario tool. All

tools build upon the results of phase I research and on the long standing

Fraunhofer experience of technology management and technology road-

mapping. Content and framework for the tools have already been generated.

The development process of the toolkit will convert these contents into

systematic and efficient online-assessment tools. Tools will be used by

Fraunhofer expert-teams, partner cities, and partner companies. They will be

used to identify fields for development and potential projects for sustainable

city development and for designing joint strategies and single measures that

build upon each other. The following tools will be developed:

City Audit for systems based analysis of selected cities. The City Audit will be an on-site and on-line analysis tool that measures cities’ sustainability performance and demand/ potential for development. The audit is based upon the m:ci model for sustainable development and will be refined and peer-reviewed in collaboration with m:ci Network members. The City Audit tool will be completed by July 2014.

Sustainability Quick Check for cities. The Quick Check allows cities to assess their sustainability performance quickly and comprehensively via online assessment. The quick check is a compressed version of the city audit and enables a quick identification of potential for sustainable development.

Scenario Tool for Strategy Development. The Scenario Tool will be used to create roadmaps, recommendations for action and long-term strategies for cities through 2030.

Technology Radar (optional) for evaluation and review of a broad spectrum of current and emerging technologies impacting on urban development.



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2015) Phase II Module 2: Toolkit-development

Goal

Provision of main analytical instruments that enable a strategic collaboration with cities for a long-term transition towards sustainability.

Output for m:ci² Partners

Access to all research results. Toolkit exclusively for members of m:ci²

Scientific basis for a systematic collaboration between cities and industry.

Benefits

Cities identify their demands, potentials and

shortcomings in terms of sustainability with the toolkit.

Can convey strategies and design and prioritize measures

for sustainable city development.

Companies can deploy the toolkit for identifying urban

markets and potential projects. It serves as strategic tool

for joint project development.

4.2.3 Module 3: Strategic project development (City Labs)

The strategic project development will be demonstrated with at least three

selected international cities within the so-called City Labs. The aim of m:ci² is to

initiate and accelerate the long-term transitions of selected cities towards

sustainable urban systems and to thereby create both international and

Germany based reference projects on the level of entire cities.

Identification of potential cities as City Labs will happen in collaboration with all

project partners. In addition Fraunhofer experts will conduct an extensive

screening of national and international cities. Based on criteria such as

sustainability performance, market potential, demonstrated capacity for change

and implementation of high-level projects etc. the m:ci Innovation Network will

collectively decide (majority decision) on final cities. The launch of each City Lab

will start after the Fraunhofer-Society has signed a corresponding contract with

these cities.

The tools and instruments developed in module 2 will be applied to the

selected cities in order to identify needs for action and strategic project

development. We thereby follow the following steps:

a) Formation of a local counterpart team (local city and industry

experts/stakeholders) for supporting the Fraunhofer researchers with

local knowledge, access to data and information, and engagement with

local leaders.




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b) Assessment of indicators and identification of specific action fields for sustainable development.

c) Identification of local drivers, frame conditions and impact factors.

d) Organisation of workshop 1 with representatives from city and m:ci² project partners.

e) Elaboration and design of a collaborative strategy / roadmap (incl. measures and financing) by a Fraunhofer project team, the local counterpart team, and interested project members.

f) Organisation of workshop 2 with representatives of city and m:ci² project partners for initiating projects and measures.

Modul 3: Strategic project development (City Labs)

Goal

Create international showcases for systemic urban development by initiating and implementing long-term transformation processes in selected cities

internationally:

At least one proposal for a large joint project at EU

Horizon 2020 by the end of 2014. At least one

proposal for a large joint project to the German

High-Tech Strategy 2020.

Strategic collaboration with at least 3 cities by the

end of 2015.

Initiation of long-term city transformation

processes towards higher sustainability.


Joint identification and selection of potential cities.

Workshops, networking and events on-site with city

representatives, companies and Fraunhofer research for

developing and initiating projects. Co-creation of

strategies, roadmaps and measures.

Benefits

Creation of national and international demonstrators for transitioning of cities towards sustainability.

Integrated planning and convergence of strategy development and potentials from technologies.

High national and international visibility of City Labs.



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2015) Phase II 4.2.4 Module 4: R&D Platform

Focus of phase II is to initiate projects through the implementation of pilot

projects and demonstrators. New innovative urban solutions and pilot projects

will be developed in topic-related task-force groups within the m:ci Innovation

Network. The projects initiated in these smaller consortia can be connected to

the strategic development process of the City Labs but also affect other

national or international cities.

Connected by a collaborative online platform, members of the m:ci Network

will self-organize in different task-force groups for addressing sector specific

research questions and for developing and implementing innovative solutions

together with our city partners. Coordination of these projects will be managed

by the responsible Fraunhofer-Institute(s) representing each sector.

Topics for task-force groups will be defined collectively and depend upon project members interest. Some examples are: urban energy systems, sustainable business models, urban ecosystem management, innovative mobility concepts, sustainable industry districts / green industry parks etc..

Supported by a m:ci Project Coordinator and the m:ci Management Team, the project consortia can actively link to public funding on city, state, national and international levels. Options for private funding, institutional investments, and business innovation are being promoted by the m:ci Innovation Network.

Table Module 4: R&D Platform

Goal

Initiation of project ideas, proposals, and applications for

the implementation of development / technology projects

in smaller consortia.

10-15 projects in application process or in implementation until end of 2015.


Topic-related task force groups for working on chosen issues and initiation of joint projects.

Access to Fraunhofer technologies and Fraunhofer experience in applied research in a broad range of sectors and technologies.

Project coordinators and scouts for funding help identify and address national, European and international funds.

Collaboration with strategic partners from politics, research and associations on national and international level.




Abstract Phase II

Benefits

High international visibility and reputation

Access to Fraunhofer research services in various sectors

Coordinated pilot projects as show-cases of the Morgenstadt-Network.

Establishment of own company / city under the Morgenstadt brand.

4.2.5 Module 5: Public Relations

Like in Phase I selected Results are being presented to the public in form of events, publications, keynotes, presentations and / or fairs. A full-scale study »What Cities Need« is intended to assess demands and activities of several hundred cities worldwide and act as a public-oriented instrument. Information

about “Morgenstadt / City of the Future” will thus be made available to a broad professional audience, establishing the brand “Morgenstadt / City of the Future” as synonym for an innovative and sustainable urban development. Table Module 5: Public Relations

Goal

Constant communication and public relation for establishing “Morgenstadt / City of the Future” as brand and providing marketing assistance to our project partners.


Completion of an international cities survey “What Cities Need” on interests, demands, expectations, trends and activities of cities and communities

Organisation of key-notes and events for presentations of partners and project content (ca. 50 in Phase II in Europe and internationally)

Optional: publication of project results and activities of partners as book.

Optional: Joint organisation of representations at international fairs and events.

4.3 Expected project results

The joint Innovation Network »Morgenstadt: City Insights« pursues the following goals in phase II:

Thinking ahead and validation of long-term development trajectories of cities with respect to a strategic creation of a new market of sustainable urban solutions.



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2015) Phase II Coordinated initiation of several large and medium sized joint projects for research and implementation in cities.

Implementation of 20-30 ad-hoc projects out of task-force groups on sector level in smaller consortia. Expected overall volume: 30 M €

Deepening cooperation with national and international sponsors (German “National Future City Platform“, KfW, EU Commission, EIP on smarter cities and communities, World Bank, IDB, ADB, etc.)

Internationalization of the network and creation of references in Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Middle East and Africa.

4.4 Benefits for project partners

The m:ci Innovation Network aims to develop and implement innovations for the cities of tomorrow. The application of ideas and concepts for real-world projects is the long-term goal of this joint project. It is the declared aim of the Fraunhofer Institutes in »Morgenstadt: City Insights« to create added value through innovation for all cities and industry partners in the network.

Benefits for city partners

Access to a leading-edge network of research institutes,

industries and first mover cities in terms of sustainability.

Use network for finding solutions to own demands and problems

and gain impulses for development and implementation of

innovative solutions.

Access to m:ci² Toolkit and own application of sustainability quick

check that allows cities to compare in relation to other cities and assess

relative strengths and weaknesses

Gaining access to project funding from the public and private sector

Identification of strategic partners and formation of collaborations for

the implementation of specific projects

Exchange and discussion of experiences and promising practices

National and international visibility as first mover with respect to

sustainable development.

Benefits for industry partners

Implementation of pilot-/ demo-projects as showcases on national and

international levels

Strategic business development and positioning within the future

market “sustainable cities”.




Abstract Phase II

Learn how products relate to cities and how to maximize market

position.

Strategic enhancement of own portfolio with respect to urban systems

Accessing international city markets with a comprehensive and systemic

approach

Influencing scope and content of smart/sustainable city projects in early

project development stages

Joint and pre-competitive approach for shaping future markets and

initiating smart city projects, sustainable city projects etc.

Identification of synergies with business and research and exploitation

of potentials for cooperation

Minimization of efforts and expenditures for acquisition of city

development projects through cooperation with Fraunhofer

Access to regional and international funding

Promoting global brand



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Project Management Phase II

5 Project Management

Overall coordination of the m:ci Network lies with the Fraunhofer IAO. Project

management tasks include:

Coordinating the flow of information between all parties involved

Administration of the m:ci Online Platform

Organization of events and workshops

Public relations and communication

Coordination of contractors and third parties within the project

framework

Communication between project members and project management will take

place primarily in the form of regular e-mails, newsletters and compressed

reports, and briefings on ongoing projects and developments.

5.1 Project Management Meetings

One of the key components of the m:ci Network will be regular in-person meetings facilitated for the purpose of initiating projects and exchanging ideas and best practices. Progress in individual fields of investigation will be presented in the plenum and will be discussed and evaluated by the project members. The project meetings will be complemented by expert lectures and visits to thematically interesting locations (e.g., model regions, sites, research institutes, etc.) with best-practice tours of ground-breaking projects.

5.2 Newsletters, E-mails, Online Platform

Partners in the m:ci Network receive periodic newsletters with information

about current research projects, conferences and events, and with information

on important developments and initiatives in key sectors of interest.

Information on organizational issues (workshops, events, decisions) will be

disseminated through e-mail alerts from the m:ci online social platform. The

results of systems analysis will be communicated in compressed reports and

briefing documents.

In addition to the personal meetings and publications, an online platform

(http://city-insights.ning.com/) secures the information flow and enables

interaction between all project partners. Through the online-platform members

have the opportunity to constantly exchange ideas and information and to

extend their contact network. Fraunhofer provides up-to-date information and

documents exclusively for the project members at the online platform. In

addition, newsletters and briefing documents are provided for download.

http://city-insights.ning.com/




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5.3 Steering Committee

The m:ci Steering Committee represents an equal share of Fraunhofer

representatives (3) and project partners (3: 1 city partner, 2 industry partners).

The goal of the steering committee is to achieve the best representation and

integration of the interests of research, cities and industry throughout the

course of the project. Representatives from industry and city partners on the

m:ci steering committee will be elected on an annual basis by all project

members. The steering committee will determine the allocation of resources for

the project development team. It will also stipulate which cities the project

development teams will visit, along with the number of project experts.

5.4 Associated Fraunhofer Institutes

The “Urban Systems Engineering“ team of the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) has taken on the task of the overall project coordination as well as main parts of the research performances.

The following additional Fraunhofer Institutes will participate in the research for phase II. This composition guarantees the systemic research approach, because all relevant sectors of research and project development are perfectly covered.

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO, Stuttgart (http://www.iao.fraunhofer.de)

Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP, Stuttgart (http://www.ibp.fraunhofer.de/)

Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF, Magdeburg (http://www.iff.fraunhofer.de/)

Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, Stuttgart (http://www.igb.fraunhofer.de/)

Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, Dortmund (http://www.iml.fraunhofer.de/)

Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS Berlin (http://www.fokus.fraunhofer.de)

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, Stuttgart (http://www.ipa.fraunhofer.de/)

Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, Karlsruhe (http://www.isi.fraunhofer.de/)

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, Oberhausen (http://www.umsicht.fraunhofer.de/)

Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology IWES, Kassel (http://www.iwes.fraunhofer.de/)



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5.5 Additional research and implementation partners

Economic Transformations Group (ETG) Fraunhofer experts are supported by the Economic Transformations Group (ETG), based in NYC and Silicon Valley, with knowledge and experience in economic development and business innovation. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in cities, regions, and countries around the globe, ETG brings together leaders from business, government, education, and community to define effective sustainable economic strategies and to take specific actions to achieve sustainability and real prosperity. ETG has led the field with hands on experience in regional economic development, urban planning, innovation, and sustainable business practices. From Silicon Valley to Slovenia and from Morocco to Mexico, ETG has succeeded in inspiring, forming, and supporting action teams of business, government and community leaders to develop and implement strategies for sustainable and competitive economic growth. ETG's networked team includes experienced economists, sustainability experts, management consultants, implementation specialists, and systems and institutions designers. All of ETG's affiliates are committed to the principles of sustainability.

Additional Partners In addition, strategic partners of the Fraunhofer-Society bring their experience and global network into the project.

GIZ –German Development Corporation (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

LSE - London School of Economics Cities Programme

WBCSD - World Business Council for Sustainable Development

DGNB - German Sustainable Building Council (Deutsche Gesellschaft für nachhaltiges Bauen)

FNG – Sustainable Investment Forum (Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen)

More detailed talks are on-going that optimally develop further strategic partnerships.

Figure 3

Existing strategic partners of the network




Abstract Phase II

Jan OctApr Jul

PSM I[FEB 14]

2014 2015

Jan OctApr Jul

m:City Lab #1

EU-Proposals

City Lab - Toolkit

m:City Lab #2

m:City Lab #3

PSM II[JUN 14]

PSM III[OCT 14]

PSM IV[FEB 15]

PSM V[JUN 15]

PSM VI[OCT 15]

Modul 1: Network

Modul 2: Tools for Access

Modul 3: Future City Labs

Modul 4: R&D Platform

Modul 5: Communication/PR

Global City Study

National + EU-Proposals

Focus Groups (Project Initiations , Potential Analys is , Concept Development, Feas ibility Studies , …)

Study Publication, Book release, Presentations , …

6 Project duration, funding, language and contact

6.1 Project duration

The second phase of »Morgenstadt: City Insights« began on January 1, 2014. Since it is designed as a long-term alliance, there is no defined end-date to the network. The planned agenda for the first two-years period is as follows:

Project management/control meetings (PSM) will take place regularly every 4 months to discuss interim results and to define further orientation.

6.2 Project financing

»Morgenstadt: City Insights« is collectively financed by all network partners.

The participation fee for various member categories is as follows:

Enterprises 50,000 € per year

SMEs (EU definition)

25,000 € per year

Cities 15,000 € per year Cities as City Labs (Module 3): upon request

Project partners that sign a contract over three or more years can be granted a

discount to the total membership fee. Full yearly fee applies regardless of

initiation date of the contract.

Figure . 4 Agenda for

research phase II



Fraunhofer-Society

Project duration, funding,

language and contact Phase II The budget covers the engagement of Fraunhofer-Society researchers and

additional expertise as needed, travel expenses for on-site research, workshop

expenses and expenditures on literature and materials that will be used and

generated within the project.

6.3 Project language

The official m:ci language is English.

International research activities and project development will be conducted in English.

Research activities and project development in German cities will be conducted in German.

Important documents for all project members will be provided in English. German summaries will be provided upon request.

The language used in network meetings and project management meetings will generally be English.

6.4 Contact

For further information please contact:

Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Bauer Director of Fraunhofer IAO Fraunhofer IAO Tel: +49 (0) 711 / 970 – 2090 Email: [email protected] Dr. Eckhart Hertzsch Deputy Project Leader Fraunhofer IBP Tel: +49 (0) 30 688 3759-6200 Email: [email protected]

Alanus von Radecki Project Leader Fraunhofer IAO Tel: +49 (0) 711 / 970 – 2169 Email [email protected]

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Project Leader

Phone +49 711 970-2169

[email protected]

Dr. Eckhart Hertzsch

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[email protected]

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION MORGENSTADT: CITY INSIGHTS