The research project, led by the UCY team, focuses on advancing Evidence-Based Design and Planning (EBDP) methodologies across various planning contexts and scales. The aim is to create adaptable, generalizable methods that enhance the effectiveness of EBDP, especially within Cyprus, by addressing challenges posed by diverse geographic and institutional contexts.
The objectives of the project include:
- Adapting existing methodologies from different geographic contexts.
- Developing a ‘lightweight’ model tailored for areas with limited data availability.
- Selecting case studies at different scales for performance assessment.
- Evaluating and comparing the applicability of both lightweight and complete models.
- Identifying challenges and barriers to the implementation of these models.
To achieve these goals, the project focuses on exploring and testing the applicability of EBDP models specifically within the Cypriot context. The project evaluates models across four scales: macro to micro, corresponding to territorial level, city-level, masterplan, and neighborhood-specific contexts.
The case studies selected focus in two cities – Nicosia and Larnaca – were selected based on criteria such as geographic and planning context, data availability, institutional capacity, and the type and scale of planning and design projects. Specifically, the chosen cases include the city of Nicosia and the masterplan for Pedieos Linear Park, alongside Larnaca and its waterfront renovation plan.
