"PRISM's Aneerudha Paul to Speak at ShiftSweden's Community of Learning on Place-based Innovation"

ShiftSweden's Community of Learning #2: Tools for Place-based Innovation

Join ShiftSweden’s International Community of Learning for collaborative knowledge development

Date: May 5, 2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:30 CET
Platform: Online (Google Meet)

PRISM is pleased to highlight the upcoming ShiftSweden Community of Learning #2: Tools for Place-based Innovation event, where our own Aneerudha Paul, PRISM’s Project Lead for the Mumbai Living Lab, will be sharing insights on a mobility-focused Living Lab example.

This online event, organized by ShiftSweden, will bring together leading experts in urban planning, placemaking, and innovative living lab methodologies. The session will focus on tools for place-based innovation, and how approaches like Placemaking and Living Labs can drive sustainable, inclusive change in urban environments.

Key Speaker Highlight:

• Aneerudha Paul, Project Lead, Mumbai Living Lab (PRISM): Aneerudha will present on the Mumbai Living Lab, which explores the intersections of shared autorickshaw transport systems, mobility, informality, and local livelihoods in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. His presentation will shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities in applying mobility-focused innovations in informal settings.

Other notable speakers include:

• Fredrik Lindstål – Placemaking Europe: Discussing global placemaking strategies.

• Marta I. De Los Ríos White – ENoLL: Introducing the Living Lab methodology as a tool for place-based innovation.

• Dr. Donagh Horgan – Inholland Tourism and Leisure Lab: Providing insights on regenerative tourism and smart city research using Living Lab methodologies.

The event offers an exciting opportunity to hear from experts, engage in dynamic discussions, and learn about real-world applications of place-based innovation.

How to Join:

• Register for the event via the ShiftSweden registration link.

• For more information about ShiftSweden’s initiatives, visit ShiftSweden’s website.

We encourage you to attend this important conversation, particularly to hear from Aneerudha Paul, as he contributes PRISM’s perspective on mobility and urban innovation.