CASUAL investigates how to promote sustainable living and consumption patterns by including citizen and consumer perspectives in the governance of urban areas. New forms of inclusive urban governance are explored by looking at collectively organised initiatives outside formal planning procedures as models for the future. In addition, planning for sustainable mobility is investigated through a focus on so called transit-oriented-development.

Results and expected impact
The research leads to the following conclusions about spreading knowledge from projects to policymaking for sustainable urban lifestyles: 1) Make the effects of changed behaviour visible on a human scale. 2) Target specific lifestyles without stigmatizing them. Sustainable consumption policy needs to allow for learning, rather than segregating different lifestyle groups. 3) Integrate key individuals or partners as drivers of integration into citywide strategies. 4) Understand that citizen participation and the role of citizens varies. In some strategies, citizens will be co-decision-makers, whereas in others they will simply be consulted.