References

Original Reference: The PoliRural Compendium of Regional Foresight Initiatives

Brief Summary: This document presents foresight initiatives from various PoliRural pilot regions, showcasing the importance of scenario planning for rural development. Implication: RAPs should employ foresight techniques to anticipate future challenges and align local development goals with broader sustainability agendas.

URL: https://polirural.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Summary-of-PoliRural-Compendium-of-Regional-Foresight-Initiatives_final.pdf

Original Reference: Developing Sustainable and Flexible Rural–Urban Connectivity through Complementary Mobility Services, Lisa Bauchinger +5, Sustainability, 2021, 6 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: This article examines the role of sustainability in regional economic development. For RAPs, it suggests focusing on sustainable development goals (SDGs) to promote balanced growth and resilience, aligning with PoliRuralPlus's focus on fostering sustainable economic opportunities in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/su13126703

Original Reference: Planning For Street Connectivity: Getting from Here to There, S. Handy +2, 2003, 192 citations

Brief Summary: This chapter discusses how sustainability science bridges rural-urban interfaces, focusing on ecosystem services and land use. Recommendations: Encourage the development of nature-based solutions in RAPs to maintain ecosystem services and promote sustainability in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01982-6_16

Original Reference: Network Governance Arrangements and Rural-Urban Synergy, U. Ovaska +8, Sustainability, 2021, 5 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Discusses strategies for promoting sustainable agriculture and land management. PoliRuralPlus can leverage these insights to enhance agricultural resilience and food security in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/su13158236

Original Reference: Regional Development Overview: Challenges, Adopted Strategies, and New Initiatives, R. Jackson +3, 2019, 3 citations, PDFDOI

Brief Summary: Discusses factors influencing sustainable development in the transition between rural and urban regions. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize sustainable infrastructure and service delivery models that integrate both rural and urban dynamics for better resilience and growth.

URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/su13010258

Original Reference: A new methodology for regional foresight, C. Roveda +3, 2007, 12 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Explores sustainable regional development models. Recommends that PoliRuralPlus pilots use scenario planning to incorporate sustainability goals and urban-rural synergies into regional action plans.

URL: 10.1016/j.techfore.2006.05.014

Original Reference: Foresight technology using in the strategic forecasting of human potential development of the region, Marina Kryvtsova , Socio-Economic Research Bulletin, 2020, 1 citation, DOI

Brief Summary: Discusses sustainability frameworks for rural-urban partnerships, with a focus on resource sharing. Implications: Sustainable resource management is crucial for balanced rural-urban development. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize shared resource management and sustainable development practices to strengthen rural-urban interdependencies.

URL: DOI: 10.3390/su12010370

Original Reference: Urban–rural linkages: effective solutions for achieving sustainable development in Ghana from an SDG interlinkage perspective, Gideon Baffoe +7, Sustainability Science, 2021, 9 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Discusses sustainable solutions for urban-rural linkages, with a focus on ecosystem services. PoliRuralPlus can promote nature-based solutions and integrate green infrastructure into regional planning, enhancing both environmental resilience and rural attractiveness.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-020-00863-x

Original Reference: Connecting Urban Food Plans to the Countryside: Leveraging Denver’s Food Vision to Explore Meaningful Rural–Urban Linkages, B. Jablonski +17, Sustainability, 2019, 11 citations, PDFDOI

Brief Summary: This paper examines integrated approaches to sustainable development that address both urban and rural needs, focusing on sustainability, resource management, and resilience. Implications: Integrated approaches are critical for balanced rural-urban development. Recommendations: Regional action plans should promote integrated development strategies that address environmental, social, and economic challenges in both rural and urban areas. Foster collaboration between rural and urban stakeholders to ensure coordinated efforts in sustainability and resilience building.

URL: Sustainable Urban and Rural Development

Original Reference: Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences: td-net toolbox for co-producing knowledge.

Brief Summary: Discusses the use of system dynamics modeling to inform policy interventions and evaluate their long-term impacts. Implications: System dynamics can help policymakers predict outcomes and plan accordingly. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus should adopt system dynamics tools to simulate potential policy outcomes before full implementation, ensuring more targeted interventions​.

URL: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3717144

Original Reference: Foresight and innovation in the context of industrial clusters: the case of some Italian districts, Claudio Roveda +1, 2008, 47 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Investigates the use of technology forecasting in sustainable development, with a focus on rural innovation. Implications: Technological forecasting can be a tool for ensuring rural resilience. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate technology foresight in their planning processes, focusing on sustainability and innovation.

URL: DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2008.02.004

Original Reference: Urban Periphery Planning: Concept to Link Urban and Rural Communities in the 21st Century, Toru Terada , 2017, 4 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: This paper explores the future impacts of digital technologies on rural and urban linkages, particularly the role of smart technologies in reducing disparities. Recommendations for PoliRuralPlus include promoting digital infrastructure and smart systems to enhance connectivity.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.06.001

Original Reference: Rural‐Urban Interdependence: A Framework Integrating Regional, Urban, and Environmental Economic Insights, Junjie Wu +2, 2017, 18 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Analyzes how technology is shaping the future of rural-urban interactions. Implications: Technology can bridge the gap between rural and urban regions, offering new opportunities for development. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on integrating digital solutions and smart technologies to enhance rural-urban synergies​.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.02.005

Original Reference: Coates, J. F., Durance, P., & Godet, M. (2001). Strategic Foresight Issue: Introduction. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 65(1), 1-9.

Brief Summary: This article discusses foresight methodologies for anticipating future technological developments and their societal impacts. Implications: Foresight tools can help rural and urban regions prepare for future challenges and opportunities, especially in technology and sustainability. Recommendations: Use foresight methodologies to inform regional action plans, helping to anticipate trends like digitalization, climate change, and demographic shifts. Promote joint rural-urban innovation projects to foster resilience and preparedness for future challenges.

URL: Technological Forecasting

Original Reference: Building regional visionary capability. Futures research in resource-based regional development, Vesa Harmaakorpi +1, 2006, 37 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: This paper discusses the importance of technology in forecasting rural-urban dynamics. It emphasizes the use of foresight and scenario analysis, which aligns with PoliRuralPlus’ goals of employing system dynamics modeling to explore future policy options. Recommendations include leveraging technology to optimize connectivity between rural and urban regions, enhance data-driven decision-making, and involve stakeholders in collaborative planning. Such insights are critical for creating integrated regional action plans that are responsive to emerging trends and challenges in both rural and urban settings.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2006.05.001

Original Reference: Urban–rural interdependencies: Joining up policy in practice, A. Caffyn +1, 2005, 80 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Focuses on the future of urban-rural relations in light of technological change. For PoliRuralPlus, embracing new technologies such as smart systems and digital infrastructure can strengthen rural-urban connectivity and foster innovation in rural regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2004.09.003

Original Reference: The Potential of Rural–Urban Linkages for Sustainable Development and Trade, Şule Akkoyunlu , 2015, 76 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: This paper explores the role of technological foresight in shaping future regional strategies, focusing on innovation and sustainable growth. Implication: PoliRuralPlus pilots should integrate technological foresight tools to anticipate and address the needs of rural communities in terms of digital infrastructure and innovation.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2015.03.005

Original Reference: Local social knowledge management: Community actors, institutions and multilevel governance in regional foresight exercises, Meric S. Gertler +1, 2004, 145 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Highlights the role of technological innovation in fostering regional growth. For PoliRuralPlus, promoting tech adoption in rural areas can boost economic integration with urban centers.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2004.03.001

Original Reference: Governing beyond cities: the urban-rural interface, Mirjam A. F. Ros-Tonen +2, 2015, 19 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Explores the role of technological innovation in fostering sustainable development. PoliRuralPlus should integrate technology-driven solutions in RAPs to enhance rural productivity and rural-urban collaboration.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2015.05.006

Original Reference: The Role of Transport‐Related Models in Urban Planning Practice, M. Brömmelstroet +1, 2011, 37 citations, PDFDOI

Brief Summary: This study explores how foresight tools can help shape regional planning by anticipating technological advances and future trends. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should incorporate foresight methodologies to anticipate challenges and ensure long-term sustainability of rural-urban integration.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2011.07.001