Integrated, sustainable urban development and cooperative planning and implementation processes. Transnational exchange and learning activities

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1 Curriculum Vitae Personal information First name / Surname Address Nils Scheffler Graduate Engineer, urban planner, auditor for sustainable neighbourhoods; quality and environmental management Willibald-Alexis-Str. 40, Berlin, Germany Telephone Mobile: Fax: LinkedIn profile & website scheffler@urbanexpert.net Nationality German Date of birth: Gender: Male Area of expertise Integrated, sustainable urban development and cooperative planning and implementation processes Integrated urban development: Development and implementation of integrated urban development concepts and processes as well as urban governance / management systems in municipalities Participation: Development and implementation of participation processes/ approaches Cultural heritage urban development: Safeguarding and development of historic urban areas; Elaboration of (world) heritage management plans Energy/climate urban development: Elaboration of strategies for urban areas to reduce CO2, increase renewable energies and improve energy efficiencyi Expertise and presentations/lectures in above topics Project development and -management in the fields of district management, urban renewal, shrinking cities and international cooperation projects EU projects: Preparation, application, management of EU-financed projects (INTERREG, URBACT) Organisation and implementation of conferences, seminars, workshops Occupational field Work experience Dates Spatial-Urban planner / developer Transnational exchange and learning activities 2007-ongoing Expert of the EU URBACT program Promoting sustainable urban development Support for URBACT projects Moderation of URBACT workshops and URBACT world cafes Participation in advisory meetings Preparation of case studies Writing articles for the URBACT Tribune Public Urban development; international affairs Dates Lead Expert for the URBACT II network URBACT Markets: Markets as driver of sustainable urban development Supporting the preparation and implementation of the network meetings Supporting partners to implement the Local Support Groups and Local Action Plans Elaboration of the handbook Urban markets: heart soul and motor of cities and of an editable presentation to locally promote markets the Local Action Plans of the partners ; Municipality of Barcelona, Spain Public Urban development / markets; international cooperation Page 1/8 - Curriculum vitae of Nils Scheffler

2 Dates Lead Expert for the URBACT II network HerO: Heritage as Opportunity: Sustainable Management Strategies for Vital Historic Urban Landscapes Supporting partners to develop and implement Integrated Cultural Heritage Management Plans Elaboration of the baseline study and working program Supporting the preparation and implementation of the network meetings (providing content) Supporting partners to implement the Local Support Groups and Local Action Plans Elaboration of a guidebook and good-practice compilation as final output of the project ; Municipality of Regensburg, Germany Public Urban development / cultural heritage; international cooperation Dates 2011 Expert for the INTERREG IV B Baltic Sea project Urb.Energy Energy Efficient and Integrated Urban Development Action Content support for the Urb.Energy manuals and policy recommendations regarding Integrated urban development approaches targeting energy efficient residential areas Holistic strategies for energy efficient refurbishment of the housing stock and renewal of the energy supply system German Association for Housing, Urban and Spatial Development, Berlin NGO Energy efficiency and climate adaptation; international cooperation Dates 2011 Expert for the URBACT II network SURE: Fostering diversification of local economies by using innovative socio-economic methods of Urban Rehabilitation in deprived urban areas Briefing paper and presentation about the integrated preservation and socio-economic regeneration of historic neighbourhoods Study and site visit to the SURE target area in Larnaca, Cyprus; facilitating a reflective workshop with project partners Report on the challenges and opportunities faced by the municipality in Larnaca regarding the socio-economic regeneration of the target area with reference to the historic value of the neighbourhood Public Urban development; cultural heritage; international cooperation Dates 2013 URBACT Local Support Group Summer University in Dublin Preparation of the Local Support Group Summer University Lab manager of a Local Support Group, lecturing the Action Planning model and supporting tools through a series of labs about Stakeholder analysis and engagement From problems to results, enhancing the evidence base Participative action planning Checking coherence and monitoring of local action plans Public Urban development; participative planning Page 2/8 - Curriculum vitae of Nils Scheffler Dates 2011 URBACT Local Support Group Summer University in Krakow Local Support Group coordinator Leading a Local Support group through a series of exercises about Stakeholder analysis From problems to objectives Action planning Public Urban development; participative planning

3 Dates 2015 Moderator of the URBACT II to URBACT III Infoday Austria Moderation of the Panel discussion cities achieving integrated urban development through URBACT Public Urban development Dates 2012 Moderator of the URBACT II Infoday Germany Moderation of the roundtable discussion Public Urban development Dates 2010 Dates 2009 Moderator of the forum Energy efficient urban development between technical progress and quality of design at the 3 rd German URBACT days Presentation and moderation of the workshop sessions Writing report on the event German Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development Public ministry; Sustainable urban development; energy efficiency Moderator of the national Seminar Urbact Local Support Groups Presentation and moderation of the workshop sessions Writing report on the event Public Urban development Dates International trilateral park project Border Parks in harmony with nature (Germany, Poland, Belarus) Analysis and update of objectives and activities of the trilateral park project Preparation and implementation of project and steering group meetings Investigation and preparation of EU funding programs for the trilateral project activities Elaboration of an EU funding application (INTERREG V B) Ministry of Environment, Health and Consumer Protection, federal state of Brandenburg Public international cooperation Dates Project manager / thematic coordinator of the INTERREG III B project Hist.Urban Revitalisation of small and medium sized historic towns to promote a sustainable urban development Design of the project in terms of content, activities and structure Thematic coordination and management of the project Moderation and expert advice for the working group Planning and Management of Integrated and Implementation-oriented Urban Development Processes under consideration of built-cultural heritage Preparation and implementation of transnational meetings Develoment of public relation material (presentations, website, flyer, articles, reports) German Association for Housing, Urban and Spatial Development; BauGrund GmbH, Germany Public Cultural heritage, urban renewal Page 3/8 - Curriculum vitae of Nils Scheffler

4 Work experience Dates Urban renewal, energy efficiency, cultural heritage 2004-ongoing Policy development for and project management of the urban and heritage regeneration programs in Fürstenwalde, Bad Belzig and Golßen Development of integrated policies, strategies and action plans Project management of the urban renewal of the inner cities and the public redevelopment funds Advice on and support for public and private rehabilitation and redevelopment actions Mobilisation and participation of stakeholders Public relations DSK GmbH Berlin-Brandenburg; City council of Fürstenwalde, City council of Bad Belzig, Germany Public Urban renewal, protection of urban heritage Dates Expert for the workstream 4 on Sustainable Regeneration of Urban Areas Preparation of and participation to 3 core group meetings / study visits Revision of inception report and synthesis of the state of the art Elaboration of the IBA Hamburg case study Co-writing of articles about project results Presentation of results at international conference Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini, Rom, Italy Private enterprise Urban development Dates 2007 Strategy for the integrated urban development of Bytom, Chorzów, Ruda Śląska and Świętochłowice Analysis and strategic reflection of integrated urban development involving four bordering districts of neighbouring municipalities in the Upper Silesian region with representatives of the Silesian Union Studying dossiers of 4 districts and field trip to the Upper Silesia mining region Elaboration of final report with recommendation for integrated actions dealing with the identified problems and opportunities encountered ; Silesian Union of Municipalities and Districts, Katowice, Poland Public Urban renewal Dates Elaboration of the Integrated World Heritage Management Plan for the Old Town of Regensburg Analysis of existing policies, strategies and projects of relevance for the world heritage site Preparation of content and moderation of the local support group Integrated Management Plan and the public participation process Elaboration of the integrated world heritage management plan including action plan, management and monitoring system City of Regensburg, Planning and Building Division, Germany Public Urban development; world heritage Dates Integrated climate protection concept of the municipality Wustermark Project management Preparation and implementation of the steering group and civic participation forum Legwork for the local action plan Concept for the public relations strategy Support of the elaboration of the climate protection concept DSK GmbH Berlin-Brandenburg; Municipal council of Wustermark, Germany Page 4/8 - Curriculum vitae of Nils Scheffler

5 Public Climate protection and adaptation Dates 2013 Energy efficiency concept for the neighbourhoods Altstadt / Zehdenicker Straße, Fürstenberg/Havel Project management Analysis of the current situation Identification of improvement needs and needs for action Development of an action plan Engagement of various stakeholder groups (property owners, politicians, public administration, professionals) Elaboration of the energy efficiency neighbourhood concept DSK GmbH Berlin-Brandenburg; City council of Fürstenberg/Havel Public Urban renewal, energy efficiency, climate protection and adaptation Dates Municipal energy concept Niederoderbruch-Oberbarnim Project management Participation process involving various stakeholder groups (citizens, politicians, public administration, professionals) Concept for public relation Support of the elaboration of the energy concept DSK GmbH Berlin-Brandenburg; City council of Wriezen and Bad Freienwalde, Germany Public Climate protection and adaptation, energy efficiency Dates 2010 Integrated climate protection concept of the city Bad Oldesloe Project management Preparation and implementation of the working groups Engagement of the citizens Concept for a public relations strategy Support of the elaboration of the climate protection concept DSK GmbH Berlin-Brandenburg; City council of Bad Oldesloe, Germany Public Climate protection and adaptation Dates 2013 IBA '87 Südliche Friedrichstadt, Berlin: Built heritage and young urban history in focus Presentation of the (building culture) qualities of the IBA '87 in the südliche Friedrichstadt and Tegel for interested citizens, residents and owners Creation of a DIN A4 folder, 6-pager, with descriptions of single building cultural projects of the IBA '87 in the südliche Friedrichstadt and Tegel and of a flyer as information for landlords and tenants Senate Department for Urban Development and environment, Berlin Public built heritage Dates Study: Safeguarding the built heritage of the International Building Exhibition - IBA '87 in the südliche Friedrichstadt, Berlin Description of current deficits, threats and needs for action for the safeguarding of the built heritage of the IBA '87 in the südliche Friedrichstadt Development of a showcase strategy for the safeguarding of the built heritage through publicity and awareness raising Senate Department for Urban Development, Berlin Public built heritage Page 5/8 - Curriculum vitae of Nils Scheffler

6 Dates 2010 Scientific study about the "International Building Exhibition - IBA '87 in Berlin" Evaluation of the IBA '87 projects for the identification of building culture and demonstration projects Development of tools to safeguard and further develop the building culture and demonstration projects Senate Department for Urban Development, Berlin Public built heritage Dates District manager in Halle-Neustadt (Saale), Urban 21 Coordination and linking of public authorities and local stakeholders and their projects Design and implementation of participative actions (mobilizing and involving local stakeholders in the development process e.g. citizens, property owners and retailer) Coordination and management of the cross-sectoral working group of the public administration Periodical update of the integrated action plan Initiation and steering of local projects (e.g. vacancy management, promotion of temporary uses) Public relation (district newspaper, flyers, brochures, articles, events, documentations) City council of Halle/Saale, Germany; BauGrund GmbH Public Urban renewal Dates Project management/assistant; expert for District management Moabit-West, Berlin, Social City Preparation of the integrated district management Moabit-West (project assistant) Structural analysis of the district management area (social, economical and urbanistic factors) Preparation of the structure and the integrated action plan for the district management area Conception and implementation of cooperation between private enterprises and social organisations in the district management area (project management/ expert) Design of the concept and project management Consulting and supporting services for social organisations for cooperation with private enterprises Bringing private enterprises and social organizations together Coordination of the project with the city council S.T.E.R.N. Ltd. Company for urban careful renewal, Berlin, Germany Public Urban renewal Dates 2000 Work experience: Economic instruments in environmental planning Analysis of economic instruments in environmental planning in Latin America and the Caribbean Assisting the elaboration of the report Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean of the UN, Santiago de Chile, Chile Public Environmental planning Page 6/8 - Curriculum vitae of Nils Scheffler

7 Education and training Title of qualification awarded Principal subjects/occupational skills covered Organisation providing education Level in (inter-)national classification Dates Sustainable urban districts Specific knowledge base of sustainable building for certifying urban neighbourhoods Urban design Environment, energy, resources (environmental life cycle assessment) Mobility (transportation systems) Economic feasibility (Life cycle costing) Processes (integrated planning) German Sustainable Building Council Auditor Title of qualification awarded Principal subjects/occupational skills covered Organisation providing education Dates Level in (inter-)national classification Certificate: A (1,4) Environmental and Quality Management (postgraduate study; evening course for professionals) Sustainability and Ethic management in businesses as contribution to entrepreneurial success Quality management and processes Eco-controlling and Environmental management in enterprises Environmental Economy and use of renewable energy resources Berlin School of Economics and Law Title of qualification awarded Principal subjects/occupational skills covered Organisation providing education Dates Graduate Engineer of Spatial planning (Diplom-Ingenieur) Integrated, sustainable urban development Cooperative planning processes Management of deprived areas University of Dortmund, Faculty of Spatial Planning Level in (inter-)national classification Advanced university degree (MSc): A (1,5) Title of qualification awarded Principal subjects/occupational skills covered Organisation providing education Dates Study abroad Cooperation forms between the public and private sector to promote local development in Chile Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Institute of Urban Studies, Santiago de Chile Dates Title of qualification awarded Study abroad Principal subjects/occupational skills City and Regional planning Organisation providing education University of California, Faculty of City and Regional Planning, Berkeley Page 7/8 - Curriculum vitae of Nils Scheffler

8 Personal skills and competences Mother tongue(s) Other language(s) German Self-assessment Understanding Speaking Writing European level (*) Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 Spanish C1 C1 C1 B2 B2 (*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Social skills and competences Social skills Very good communication skills through project management, presentations and moderations of seminars, workshops and meetings. Well experienced in interdisciplinary team work through the elaboration of integrated urban renewal and energy/climate protection strategies and action plans. Well experienced working in a multi-cultural environment through EU projects (URBACT Markets, HerO, Hist.Urban, Urb.Energy, SURE) as well as work and study stays abroad (UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Chile, USA and Mexico). Working skills Good ability to establish and maintain good working relations with clients, partners and stakeholders involved in projects. Structured, systematic and target-oriented working, also thinking outside of the box. Keeping deadlines. Problem-solving attitude. Organisational skills and competences Computer skills and competences Driving licence Additional information Very good organisation and coordination skills through preparation and application of (international) projects, project management and preparation, implementation and post-processing of seminars, workshops and meetings within the German urban development promotion program (Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development) and the energy urban renewal program (KfW) as well as of EU URBACT and INTERREG projects. Very good computer skills with: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Photoshop, Coral Draw Basic skills with: ArcView Word press Yes; categories: B, BE, C1 Strong experience in the implementation of participatory budget systems to activate and involve citizens in the development of their neighborhoodestablishment and founding member of the European student planning network PlaNet for a professional and cultural exchange ( Member of Greenpeace Berlin, May 2015 Page 8/8 - Curriculum vitae of Nils Scheffler