Scenario Innovation Experiences From a European Experimental Garden

The future of Europe is a complex and contentious one and touches upon all aspects of modern thinking and planning. The Visions Project brought together decision makers, scientists and thinkers to collectively envision a Europe of the future in terms of sustainable development. This effort produced a stimulating set of scenarios and proposals for integrated visions of the continent which are detailed by this book. This project involved innovations, such as an integrated assessment of actors, factors and sectors, a multi-scale approach, use of participatory approaches as well as analytical approaches and visualization/multimedia techniques. The Project also addresses issues including -Energy -Employment and Equity -Climate Change -Water -Transport -Infrastructure -Environmental Degradation -Consumption This text further contributes to the field by having a strong quality of self-reflection which addresses the problems and limitations facing envisioning projects and processes in general. The Vision Project has gathered together an impressive range of experts who bring a variety of approaches and methods to the reader. By describing and analysing courses of events, they also provide sharp insights into the complex dynamics governing one of humanity's largest enterprises to date.Rothman, D. S. is the author of 'Scenario Innovation Experiences From a European Experimental Garden', published 2005 under ISBN 9789058096845 and ISBN 905809684X.