The approach consists of two main phases:

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1. Mapping ambitions and policy instruments

• All urban ambitions are being inventoried.
• Research is being conducted into which policy instruments are already in place to realize these ambitions.
• Method: document analysis and stakeholder participation.

2. Developing a realistic transition path

• Focus on the three neighborhoods, including the spatial impact.
• Translation of the transition path into a policy plan for the city of Antwerp.
• Substeps:
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  a. Target group analysis and participation: gaining insight into the values and ambitions of residents.
  b. Time-evolving solutions: the path to climate neutrality is robust, but the specific route may vary.
  c. Cost analysis and financing: estimating the costs per party and investigating how the city can finance or make this accessible.

This reference demonstrates experience with:

1) Policy research: systematically mapping urban ambitions and evaluating existing measures to gain insight into effectiveness and gaps.

2) Target group analysis: investigating the values, needs, and ambitions of residents, so that policy proposals are better aligned with the local context and enable broadly supported solutions.

3) Development of policy instruments: translating insights from policy research and target group analysis into concrete policy proposals and strategies, including feasible financing and implementation.

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