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Opinion of tools
Name of the case study
Lyon Confluence major urban development
Name of tool
CONCERTO
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
Not specified
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
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Name of tool
Diagnosis
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
Not specified
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
Not specified
Name of tool
Global Approach
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
Not specified
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
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Name of tool
HQE process
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
The implementation of the HQE process often means a higher cost due to time needed for its implementation and for project management. This weakness could be balanced by money savings and reduction of costs at the design stage but essentially due to low operation and maintenance cost of the building.
We can’t deny that the implementation of an environmental management system and the choice of targets approved by all the actors contribute heavily to the building quality, preservation of environment and health protection.
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
Often contractors mention a higher investment cost. Its implementation need also a higher engagement of actors (time).
Name of tool
Partnerships
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
Not specified
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
Not specified
Name of tool
Public Consultation
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
Not specified
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
Not specified
Name of tool
Specification
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
Not specified
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
Not specified
Name of tool
Sustainable diagnosis
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
Several different tools have been implemented in this urban renewal project. This is the interconnection of all these tools, each improved to fulfil or approach sustainability- improvements made essentially by governance and multidisciplinary approach influences- that has provided for the stakeholders a relevant toolkit that leads the project towards sustainability.
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
For the tools presented in this case study, few barriers have been encountered. Lyon Confluence developer has turned to a specific consultant to help the implementation and communication about sustainability which is why few problems related to tool implementation have been developed.
However it is regretted than more tools have not been implemented: for example, the developer association has not implemented a tool to assess the approach and the project through a set of indicators. The barriers for using the tools are essentially a lack of time required and skills sharing. It is considered that this potential evaluation procedure does not belong to the developer association competence and moreover that time needed is too important and benefits reduced.
Name of tool
Urbanisation Procedure
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
Not specified
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
Not specified
Opinion of tool - assessment by tool users
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Opinion of tool - reviewer\'s assessment
"Lyon Confluence" urban project is the most important project over the last years in Lyon area. As it is mentioned above it has grown up due to its central position, its potential economic impact and its influence, in a political pressure context.
The concept of sustainability is essentially due to the political will of Greater Lyon. It has not been implemented because of the need of the site (specific environmental or social pre condition) or a will of project developers. It is difficult to say if at the inception of the project, the implementation of tools and approaches that belong to the sustainability concept was to provide a kind of "labelling". Nevertheless it appears that it was for the improvement of the project communication and success.
What is particularly interesting is that even if the sustainability approach has been (at the beginning) a bit imposed, the project holders (Lyon confluence developer association) have taken advantage of the situation. They have really chosen to use the sustainability concept as an opportunity to enhance and improve the tools, the public consultation, the vision of the project, the multidisciplinarity etc. They have chosen also to engage one specific consultant for the task of "sustainability implementation" and are now winner of a European prize that will allow the future property developer to invest in environmental issues (energy savings and energy production).
The scale of the urban operation, the choice to implement a 30 years vision, and the importance given to the public consultation, gives to the "Lyon Confluence" project a sustainable approach.
What tools were used to assess sustainability?
CONCERTO
Global Approach
Partnerships
Public Consultation
Specification
Urbanisation Procedure
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