@inproceedings{HigiNeurothStruss, author = {Higi, Leonard and Neuroth, Heike and Struß, Julia Maria}, title = {From Data Life Cycle to Urban Data Practice}, series = {Nachhaltige Information - Information f{\"u}r Nachhaltigkeit}, booktitle = {Nachhaltige Information - Information f{\"u}r Nachhaltigkeit}, editor = {Semar, Wolfgang}, publisher = {Verlag Werner H{\"u}lsbusch}, address = {Gl{\"u}ckstadt}, isbn = {978-3-86488-200-5}, issn = {0938-8710}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.10009338}, pages = {393 -- 400}, abstract = {This paper presents a project that aims at supporting municipal stakeholders in rural areas by developing data-based applications in a collaborative process of stakeholders and a transfer team. In order to foster knowledge transfer in the domains of data literacy and data management on multiple levels a new approach is proposed that organizes the team competencies along the data life cycle.}, subject = {Forschungsdaten}, language = {en} } @incollection{DamettoMicheliniHigietal., author = {Dametto, Diego and Michelini, Gabriela and Higi, Leonard and Schr{\"o}der, Tobias and Klaperski, Daniel and Popiolek, Roy and Tauch, Anne and Michel, Antje}, title = {Developing a stakeholder-centric simulation tool to support integrated mobility planning}, series = {Advances in Social Simulation}, booktitle = {Advances in Social Simulation}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-92843-8}, issn = {2213-8692}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-92843-8_6}, pages = {65 -- 78}, abstract = {Simulation tools aimed at enhancing cross-sectoral cooperation can support the transition from a traditional transport planning approach based on predictions towards more integrated and participatory urban mobility planning. This shift entails a broader appraisal of urban dynamics and transformations in the policy framework, capitalizing on new developments in urban modelling. In this paper, we argue that participatory social simulation can be used to solve these emerging challenges in mobility planning. We identify the functionalities that such a tool should have when supporting integrated mobility planning. Drawing on a transdisciplinary case study situated in Potsdam, Germany, we address through interviews and workshops stakeholders' needs and expectations and present the requirements of an actionable tool for practitioners. As a result, we present three main challenges for participatory, simulation-based transport planning, including: (1) enhancement of the visioning process by testing stakeholders' ideas under different scenarios and conditions to visualise complex urban relationships; (2) promotion of collective exchange as means to support stakeholder communication; and (3) credibility increase by early stakeholder engagement with model development. We discuss how our participatory modelling approach helps us to better understand the gaps in the knowledge of the planning process and present the coming steps of the project.}, subject = {Mobilit{\"a}t 4.0}, language = {en} } @article{SzczepanskaPriebeHigietal., author = {Szczepanska, Timo and Priebe, Max and Higi, Leonard and Schr{\"o}der, Tobias}, title = {PaSyMo: Gamifying Communicative Urban Planning With Participatory Systems Modeling}, series = {Urban Planning}, volume = {11}, journal = {Urban Planning}, publisher = {Cogitatio Press}, address = {Lisbon}, issn = {2183-7635}, doi = {10.17645/up.10778}, pages = {20}, abstract = {Urban planning increasingly requires navigating complex socio-spatial dynamics and uncertainties, particularly when addressing social challenges where stakeholders hold diverse perspectives and knowledge. This article introduces PaSyMo (Participatory Systems Modeling), a gamified communication support system designed to assist urban planners in communicative and deliberative planning. PaSyMo integrates three conceptual pillars that guided its design: stakeholder engagement, participatory agent-based modeling (ABM), and visualization on tangible interfaces. The system combines a simulation environment grounded in geodata and ABM with discursive elements from scenario workshops and role-playing games, bridging digital and non-digital formats. PaSyMo contributes to the growing field of GAM research (Games and Agent-based Modeling; Szczepanska et al., 2022) by providing a framework that explores the integration of gaming mechanics with urban simulation tools, highlighting their potential to support sustainable urban planning. The approach draws from participatory modeling (Sterling et al., 2019; Voinov \& Bousquet, 2010) while leveraging state-of-the-art geospatial simulation and interactive interfaces to facilitate communication and co-production of knowledge among diverse stakeholders. Exploratory findings suggest that combining gaming experience with geospatial data visualization and ABM offers a promising approach to communicate the potential implications and trade-offs of urban planning initiatives. This integration enhances stakeholder engagement, promotes shared understanding, and supports consensus building. By making urban planning processes more interactive, PaSyMo can extend the impact of planning research beyond academic settings. Preliminary insights indicate that PaSyMo can enhance stakeholder understanding, knowledge integration, consensus-building, and proactive planning, especially in contexts of decision-making in complex and uncertain situations; however, these findings need to be substantiated in future studies.}, subject = {Modellierung}, language = {en} } @article{HigiSchroederWeidneretal., author = {Higi, Leonard and Schr{\"o}der, Tobias and Weidner, Silke and Neuroth, Heike}, title = {Taking stock of urban data governance in German small towns}, series = {Data \& Policy}, volume = {8}, journal = {Data \& Policy}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {2632-3249}, doi = {10.1017/dap.2025.10051}, pages = {22}, abstract = {As data are becoming increasingly important resources for municipal administrations in the context of urban development, formalization of urban data governance (DG) is considered a prerequisite to systematic municipal data practice for the common good. Unlike for larger cities, it is unclear how common such formalized DG is in rural districts and small towns. We therefore mapped the current status quo in small municipalities in Germany as a case exemplifying the broader phenomenon. We systematically searched online for policy documents on DG in all metropolitan regions, all rural districts, and a quota sample of nearly a sixth of all German small towns. We then performed content analysis of the identified documents along predefined categories of urban development. Results show that hardly any small towns dispose of relevant policy documents. Rural districts are somewhat more active in formally defining DG. Identified policy documents tend to address mostly economic activities, social infrastructure, and demography, whereas Housing and Urban design and public space are among the least mentioned categories of urban development.}, subject = {Deutschland}, language = {en} }