URBAN INTELLIGENCE
There is no doubt that cities offer a particularly innovation-friendly environment compared to other forms of settlement. Since their emergence over 6,000 years ago, cities have been centres of social, cultural and technical progress. But for a long time, there were only very general explanations for this. more
REBUILDING CULTURE
The building sector is not only a major emitter of greenhouse gas emissions, but is also highly responsible for the consumption of non-renewable resources, the generation of waste and the sealing of soils. Measures to date (focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through building heat insulation and improving energy efficiency) have failed to significantly reduce the environmental and climate impacts caused by the building sector. more
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
City centres are particularly important for the identity and public life of cities. Here, historic buildings bear witness to history, while contemporary buildings represent the common good (town hall, administration, museums, etc.). In addition, city centres are home to the most frequented public spaces, which are traditionally brought to life by the numerous retailers located there. more
