Summary: This guidelines document is designed for Public Authority officers and explains how the SYMSITES ITRMP decision-support platform can support the planning and implementation of industrial-urban symbiosis projects. It introduces the concept of industrial-urban symbiosis, the benefits for public authorities, the platform’s structure and functionalities, and the steps needed to integrate data, systems and governance processes in real-life urban contexts. The document acts as a roadmap for adopting the ITRMP platform and aligning industrial-urban symbiosis initiatives with local and EU regulatory frameworks. It covers the role of public authorities, required technologies and architectures, decision-making models, legal barriers, stakeholder engagement, coordination challenges, implementation practices and policy recommendations. Its overall aim is to help bridge technical implementation with public sector needs and support smarter, more resilient urban environments.
Keywords: industrial-urban symbiosis; public authorities; decision-support platform; SYMSITES; ITRMP; urban resilience; data governance; stakeholder engagement; policy recommendations; EU regulatory frameworks.
