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Social innovation in city development

Segregation, exclusion and mental ill health characterise many neighbourhoods despite extensive efforts. Short-term initiatives, a lack of measurability and unclear objectives mean that resources do not have the desired effect. At the same time, there is often a lack of capacity for analysis and collaboration between different actors – which is necessary to solve complex social challenges. How do you know which initiatives actually work and create long-term value?

RISE helps you develop and evaluate solutions for social sustainability with a scientific basis and measurable results. We offer tools for inclusive urban development, evaluate area initiatives and develop KPIs to monitor effects. Through SHIC, we support municipalities in designing welfare solutions with a focus on preventive measures, social outcome contracts and cross-sectoral collaboration that deliver measurable results.

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Measurability and optimisation for increased human and social sustainability in cities

Short-term strategies, unclear objectives or a lack of incentives are common problems in urban and community development. We have broad expertise and several different methods for understanding and managing these challenges.

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Inclusive urban development

Free digital training for those who want to learn the basics of inclusion in urban development projects and planning.

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Articles on Social innovation
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How can a society maintain its identity as it grows?

Cities are growing and the housing shortage, however you measure it, is huge. Nonetheless, plans for new housing are often met with protests and appeals from those already living in a district. People feel that what today makes them feel comfortable in their district is threatened by urban developm…
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Urban design – a tool for social sustainability

Society is grappling with many social challenges. Residential segregation, social isolation, threatened public spaces - complex problems that can be tackled in different ways simultaneously. RISE contributes knowledge and new ways of designing and evaluating public spaces where temporary and small-…
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From an area under threat to a space of opportunity – Tynnered is paving the way for social sustainability.

In order to break the cycle of decline in residential areas, various stakeholders from the business community, public sector, academia and civil society must collaborate. While this is easier said than done, positive development has been achieved in Tynnered thanks to the strong commitment of many …
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Everything you need to know about social investments.

Many societal challenges are too large and complex to be solved by individual measures alone. This is where socially sustainable investments come into play. Those involved are 'tied to the mast', with funding linked to requirements for positive outcomes. But how can we ensure that these investments…

Why RISE

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SHIC

– Independent knowledge platform for welfare development with a focus on preventive measures, outcome contracts and cross-sectoral governance.
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Measurability and evaluation

– Methods for monitoring and optimising the effects of measures on security, inclusion and well-being.
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Inclusive urban development

– Training, cultural life analyses and tools to ensure that urban development meets local needs.
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KPIs for social sustainability

– Standardised key performance indicators for housing development and management linked to sustainability reporting.
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Temporary solutions and testing

– Small-scale initiatives for rapid evaluation before measures are made permanent.