EnPraxis Inc. is a Filipino environmental planning company composed of licensed environmental planners with backgrounds in various fields. Their vision is to lead and innovate towards sustainable development. They take a holistic approach to development issues and aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Their core competence lies in applying environmental planning principles and pursuing sustainable and community-empowering initiatives through various projects.
Perspective on research–policy interface as a partnership: The study of best ...Araz Taeihagh
This article serves as a blueprint and proof-of-concept of Singapore’s Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) programmes in establishing effective collaborations with governmental partners. CREATE is a research consortium between Singapore’s public universities and international research institutions. The effective partnership of CREATE partners with government stakeholders is part of its mission to help government agencies solve complex issues in areas that reflect Singapore’s national interest. Projects are developed in consultation with stakeholders, and challenges are addressed on a scale that enables significant impact and provides solutions for Singapore and internationally. The article discusses the lessons learnt, highlighting that while research–policy partnerships are widespread, they are seldom documented. Moreover, effective communication proved to be a foundation for an effective partnership where policy and research partners were more likely to provide formal and informal feedback. Engaging policy partners early in the research co-development process was beneficial in establishing effective partnerships.
Presentation to the IEA DSM ExCo of changes to our draft workplan after input from 50+ experts. All proposed changes were accepted in Norway, May 2012.
Eco-city is relatively recent concept. Many cities are interested to know how to go about . This presentation provides the process that was followed in the cities of Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad in State of Maharashtra, India for building an Action Plan. Unfortunately, the plan got only partially implemented due to paucity of funds. The model could set however an example for other cities to follow.
"Platform thinking within the Third Generation Science Park Concept"; UNESCO ...Ilkka Kakko
ABSTRACT:
This paper will describe shortly a new STP concept called 3GSP (Third Generation Science Park), which is gaining momentum in Finland. It explains the fundamental changes in the global innovation environment and explains why the platform thinking is becoming an essential element in ecosystem development. The theoretical background and classifications of platforms are described and the benefits from the STP perspective highlighted. The paper emphasizes especially the role of so called ‘competence platforms’ and explains the main characteristics of a fully working competence platform. The role of competence platforms in understanding serendipity and as a fundamental factor in the team building is highlighted.
The paper analyses from STP perspective several practical elements, where platform thinking supports the emergence of new innovation environments, including Urban Mill (Finland) and Meetberlage (Netherlands). The requirements for comprehensive competence platform services are presented and their potential to support community building and therefore ecosystem development is illustrated.
This analysis will give the STP practitioners new models of applying the quadruple helix-principles and help in the co-creation, open innovation and serendipity management practices. The case studies, which are presented in the paper, will help the STP management teams to evaluate the benefits of platform thinking in different contexts
Perspective on research–policy interface as a partnership: The study of best ...Araz Taeihagh
This article serves as a blueprint and proof-of-concept of Singapore’s Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) programmes in establishing effective collaborations with governmental partners. CREATE is a research consortium between Singapore’s public universities and international research institutions. The effective partnership of CREATE partners with government stakeholders is part of its mission to help government agencies solve complex issues in areas that reflect Singapore’s national interest. Projects are developed in consultation with stakeholders, and challenges are addressed on a scale that enables significant impact and provides solutions for Singapore and internationally. The article discusses the lessons learnt, highlighting that while research–policy partnerships are widespread, they are seldom documented. Moreover, effective communication proved to be a foundation for an effective partnership where policy and research partners were more likely to provide formal and informal feedback. Engaging policy partners early in the research co-development process was beneficial in establishing effective partnerships.
Presentation to the IEA DSM ExCo of changes to our draft workplan after input from 50+ experts. All proposed changes were accepted in Norway, May 2012.
Eco-city is relatively recent concept. Many cities are interested to know how to go about . This presentation provides the process that was followed in the cities of Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad in State of Maharashtra, India for building an Action Plan. Unfortunately, the plan got only partially implemented due to paucity of funds. The model could set however an example for other cities to follow.
"Platform thinking within the Third Generation Science Park Concept"; UNESCO ...Ilkka Kakko
ABSTRACT:
This paper will describe shortly a new STP concept called 3GSP (Third Generation Science Park), which is gaining momentum in Finland. It explains the fundamental changes in the global innovation environment and explains why the platform thinking is becoming an essential element in ecosystem development. The theoretical background and classifications of platforms are described and the benefits from the STP perspective highlighted. The paper emphasizes especially the role of so called ‘competence platforms’ and explains the main characteristics of a fully working competence platform. The role of competence platforms in understanding serendipity and as a fundamental factor in the team building is highlighted.
The paper analyses from STP perspective several practical elements, where platform thinking supports the emergence of new innovation environments, including Urban Mill (Finland) and Meetberlage (Netherlands). The requirements for comprehensive competence platform services are presented and their potential to support community building and therefore ecosystem development is illustrated.
This analysis will give the STP practitioners new models of applying the quadruple helix-principles and help in the co-creation, open innovation and serendipity management practices. The case studies, which are presented in the paper, will help the STP management teams to evaluate the benefits of platform thinking in different contexts
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EnPraxis Project Profile
1. Our Vision is To Lead and Innovate Towards
Sustainable Development
EnPraxis
environmental planning
real estate
architecture
social entrepreneurship
EnPraxis Inc. is a SEC-registered Filipino environmental planning
company composed of licensed environmental planners with
backgrounds in architecture, public administration, social sciences,
natural sciences and the academe, among other specializations.
2. EnPraxis
‘Praxis’: Theory + Practice
EnPraxis Inc. is a SEC-registered Filipino environmental EnPraxis’ core competence lies in the cycle of theoretical
planning company composed of licensed environmental foundations, application or the practice of environmental
planners with backgrounds in architecture, public planning, evaluation of and research on initiatives towards
administration, social sciences, natural sciences and the sustainable development and community empowerment, and
academe, among other specializations. Trained and knowledge sharing.
experienced in urban and regional planning, EnPraxis takes a
comprehensive, holistic approach to development issues,
anchoring its activities on the concept of stakeholder
empowerment. In all its projects, EnPraxis aims to bridge
the gap between theory and practice and pursue a truly
Filipino planning ideology.
Our approach involves the confluence of techniques in a
participatory environment where theories, ideas and experiences
are shared. It demonstrates the complete cycle of learning and
application, and emphasizes the use of community-anchored
innovative planning tools for more effective and relevant outputs.
3. Projects Undertaken by EnPraxis 2007-2012
Hagonoy Comprehensive Water and Land Use Plan
Hagonoy New Kabayanan Urban Master Plan
Hagonoy New Public Market and Punduhang Bayan Complex
Hagonoy Bulacan State University Town Master Plan
Masbate City Comprehensive Water and Land Use Plan
Masbate City Comprehensive Development Plan
Masbate City Barangay Development Plan
Masbate City Zoning Ordinance
Pamplona, Camarines Sur Township Conceptual Master Plan
Avenue Hotel, Naga City, Proposed Redevelopment Master Plan
Goa New Commercial Complex Proposed Master Plan
Preparation of Social Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II
(National Irrigation Administration- Region VI); Mainstreaming of Climate Change Risk Reduction (CCRR)/
Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in the environmental impact assessment study
EnPraxis Training and Capability Building
TREK / Travelogue, Recreation, Environmental Awareness, Knowledge Sharing (Pasig River)
SPC 2030 Sustainable Philippine Cities, Sustainable Building Design and Management Project (UN Habitat)
Training in Urban and Regional Planning
EnPraxis Forum and Research
Initial Study of Airport Growth Potential in the Philippines
Forum on the State of Environmental Planning, SURP, University of the Philippines
8. Office-
Commercial
New Market-Punduhan
Commercial Complex
Center Phase 1
Market-Punduhan
Complex
Phase 2
Ferry
Terminal
Linear Park
Ferry Terminal
New Hagonoy Urban (Kabayanan) Master Plan EnPraxis