Methodology

Not only network issues of the (freight logistic) transport and mobility system have to be considered, but also spatial issues related to urban vitality (socio-economic development, spatial and environmental quality and liveability). In short-term and long-term development, integration will need to address value creation and capturing issues, multi-level governance and institutional issues, and issues related to implementation.

The Vital Nodes approach builds upon the proven Networking for Urban Vitality (NUVit),a successful approach for addressing these challenges through spatial and infrastructure integration. It takes the full A-S-I approach into account

During the course of the project, the work at the urban nodes will transport the NUVit approach and create the Vital Nodes approach. After the first workshops in the pilot city Vienna and the Tier 1 cities, Vital Nodes will publish the first draft of the dedicated Vital Nodes approach. It will take multiple dimensions explicitly into account ensuring the incorporation of the diverse features and problematics of the urban nodes.