Municipalities in Transition framework

Basic features of MiTF

There are some basic elements we consider fundamental, please consider that what you see below is still under development and might be modified along the road:

A definition

The framework is a support structure that defines and provides the best condition we need to try to reach our goal. This structure will be systemic, developed within a set of general principles and must be flexible enough to evolve through iteration and to be adapted to different contexts and cultures.

A set of principles

As a first step, we consider the set of principles that guides the Transition Movement a very complete initial guidance system. We are aware though that some of the concepts and terminologies used there are not completely clear and understandable outside the borders of the movement. Our final set will probably be and evolution and simplification of those principles.

A recommendation on governance

A key recommendation will be part of our MiTF proposal: Whatever the situation or the process you are implementing, agree on and make explicit a governance model. Beside that we will warmly recommend certain governance models over others within our proposal.

A set of functions

The framework will be designed to provide a set of functions to those using it and in particular:

A -Evaluation

Diagnosis
Permanent observation
Assessment

B – Co-Design

C – Co-Production/implementation

Coordination

D – Cultural leverage

Three key elements

We are designing the MiTF about three key conceptual elements:

A reference grid
Some process loops
A tools (pattern language) database

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