A regional-planning case integrates material and energy flows with participatory strategic planning in Sierra Calderona. The study applies metabolic thinking to regional strategy by combining material- and energy-flow accounting, ecological-footprint analysis and stakeholder participation. The discussion centres on Regional planning, Material and energy flows, Strategic planning, and Participation.

The analysis draws on Material and energy flow accounting, ecological-footprint analysis, and participatory planning process. The geographical or conceptual scope is Sierra Calderona, Valencia, Spain.

The contribution reflects the Lab’s interdisciplinary approach, combining quantitative and qualitative evidence to translate urban-metabolism research into planning, design, governance or policy. Written by J. Galan and Daniela Perrotti, it appears in or was issued by Urban Planning (4, 152–171).