As part of the EU-funded Mobility Benefit Districts (MBD15) project, we are collaborating with partner institutions from Sweden, Germany and Austria to develop an innovative neighbourhood concept. Under this concept, parking fees will be reinvested directly in local, sustainable mobility solutions and the improvement of public spaces. The aim is to improve quality of life and increase acceptance of parking space management.

During the initial project phase, we analysed international case studies in which key elements of the MBD approach had already been implemented. At the consortium meeting in Frankfurt and Darmstadt, the project partners shared their findings to date, which were supplemented by excursions, expert input, and insights into municipal planning practice — including a visit to the Lincoln housing estate in Darmstadt.

We are currently preparing to launch the Living Labs in Darmstadt, Vienna and Sundbyberg. In 2025, we will use participatory methods, particularly design games, to simulate real decision-making processes relating to MBDs and test possible measures with residents and other local stakeholders.