The experiment !
What exactly qualifies as an ‘ experiment ’ in planning is hard to delineate strictly . In our understanding , experimenting goes beyond inventing something completely new . While some do , not all experiments involve development or testing of newly developed technology .
A large part of necessary experimentation in planning consists of taking known solutions ( whereas ‘ known solutions ’ can span from technology as far as to altered regulations ), and combining them in a new way . Most importantly implementing them in the urban reality in order to test out what they can and cannot do , and to feed that learning back into a new cycle geared towards bringing about a functioning sustainable urban mobility system . Many features of the plans for Nordhavnen , could be treated in this experimental setup , in order to reach their full potential . Some experimental setups could be :
Unbundled parking What can be done to deviate from the set parking norms ?
Car sharing How can experiments with car sharing contribute to a sustainable mobility system ? Can we substitute use of the private cars ?
Alternative goods transport What works ? What is the alternative , sustainable way of goods transportation ? The metro in off-peak times or a common delivery service for all companies in Nordhavnen ?
Bicycle parking Can we create good and safe bicycle parking in Nordhavnen ? Should underground parking for bicycles be allowed ? How can we serve the bicycle riders even better ?
Public transport What is the attractive public transport of tomorrow ? Can the connection between the different modes of public transport be developed ? Can we electrify greater parts of the public transport system ?