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?