Sustainability by design: developing a model for design-led local government to achieve net zero by 2030.
Lead Research Organisation:
University of the Arts London
Department Name: London College of Communication
Abstract
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Lara Salinas (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Salinas L
(2022)
Designing for local policy: exploring preferable futures in the UK
in Policy Design and Practice
Salinas L
(2023)
Introducing 'Critical Service Design': A paradigm shift for place-based climate action
in Touchpoint
| Title | Southwark Council (2022) Exhibition showcases young people's vision for food of the future. Southwark News 1 June 2022. Available at https://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2022/jun/exhibition-showcases-young-people-s-vision-for-food-of-the-future |
| Description | Young people's vision of the future of food in Southwark was celebrated at an event at the Paper Garden in Canada Water, 31 May. Hosted by the Climate Studio, a partnership between Southwark Council and Service Futures Lab at London College of Communication (LCC). The interactive event featured discussions which will support the council's work to become a carbon neutral borough by 2030. |
| Type Of Art | Artistic/Creative Exhibition |
| Year Produced | 2022 |
| Impact | Recommendations for local policy |
| URL | https://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2022/jun/exhibition-showcases-young-people-s-vision-for-food-of-th... |
| Description | Increase the adoption of design in local government, leading to increased innovation and collaborative capacity. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2022 |
| Sector | Communities and Social Services/Policy,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice |
| Impact Types | Societal,Policy & public services |
| Description | Inform local policy on sustainable food |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | NA |
| URL | https://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2022/jun/exhibition-showcases-young-people-s-vision-for-food-of-th... |
| Description | Material for training of public servants working on climate emergency related objectives. |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Impact | Better collaboration inside local government |
| Description | Climate Studio |
| Organisation | Southwark Council |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Design methodologies to lead on inclusive civic engagement with local actors. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Policy expertise to incorporate insights into policy recommendations |
| Impact | Video Report Stronger local network Curriculum development Policy impact Design training |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Title | Salinas, L., Foote, G and Taylor, T (2022) Action Plan Interactive Tracker. London: Service Futures Lab. [new product] |
| Description | Alpha prototype for an Action Plan Interactive Tracker |
| Type Of Technology | Webtool/Application |
| Year Produced | 2022 |
| Impact | Demonstrating design contribution to local governance |
| Description | Loebig, A. (2022) Future Observatory 2022: What we achieved through our Design Exchange Partnership. University of the Arts London. Available at: https://www.arts.ac.uk/knowledge-exchange/stories/future-observatory-2022-what-we-achieved-through-our-design-exchange-partnerships |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | NA |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.arts.ac.uk/knowledge-exchange/stories/future-observatory-2022-what-we-achieved-through-o... |
| Description | Salinas, L (forthcoming) Designing for local policy [podcast] In ed. Schmid, S. Design for Society. Available at https://open.spotify.com/show/0z9alDRX9whH01mHz8ZmPK?si=ca8df7dd11ff491c |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Podcast available in Spotify |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://open.spotify.com/show/0z9alDRX9whH01mHz8ZmPK?si=ca8df7dd11ff491c |
| Description | Salinas, L (forthcoming) Designing preferable futures [podcast] In ed. Salgado, M. Diseño https://open.spotify.com/show/6zhzdPlJfgChqWrCnpbyww?si=558d667dccb64b4a |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Podcast available on Spotify |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://open.spotify.com/show/6zhzdPlJfgChqWrCnpbyww?si=558d667dccb64b4a |
| Description | Salinas, L and Kankovic, L. (2022) Net Zero Design: How can local communities play a role in cutting carbon emissions? [podcast] BBC Radio 3 Arts & Ideas, New Thinking. Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0dh7xkp |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Podcast available on BCC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0dh7xkp |
| Description | Salinas, L, Lagedamont, M and Taylor, T (2022) Rehearsing the future with local actors. In SDinGov2022. Edinburgh. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | 40 professional designers attended the workshop, learning about a new method for designing policies with local residents. This has led to further collaboration with public and private sector actors. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Salinas, L, and Usher, D (2022) Climate Studio civic engagement activities. London. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | 100 local residents |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Salinas, L. (2022) Practice Research in Social Design & Design for Sustainability. London: UAL Social Design Institute. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mL0X7Aw_rM [video] |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Video interview available on Youtube |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mL0X7Aw_rM |
| Description | Southwark Council (2022) Exhibition showcases young people's vision for food of the future. Southwark News 1 June 2022. Available at https://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2022/jun/exhibition-showcases-young-people-s-vision-for-food-of-the-future |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Announcing that the research has enabled inclusive civic engagement and informed local policy |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2022/jun/exhibition-showcases-young-people-s-vision-for-food-of-th... |