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Rotterdam is perhaps the most interesting cities in The Netherlands (sorry Amsterdam). In this article, titled 'Rotterdam in the 21st century: From ‘sick man’ to ‘capital of cool' my colleague Jannes Willems (with Gijs Custers) gives an excellent portrait of the fast transformation of this city, which combines industrial power with conservative politics, stararchitecture with gray infrastructures. It even has something like the high-line of New York. here the article https://lnkd.in/gsdU-CKd

🌍 Looking forward to attend the Smart City Expo World Congress in #Barcelona from November 5-7! #Cities play a pivotal role in combating #climatechange, and the stakes are high: from coastal flooding to intense heat waves and ecosystem disruptions, urban areas are at the forefront of these challenges. 💡 Taza’s solutions are designed to help local governments navigate these complexities, offering insights and actionable strategies that drive sustainable, resilient change. Let’s connect to discuss how we can work together to protect and enhance our cities for future generations. #SmartCitiesExpo #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #TazaInsights

This article published by Barcelona City Council presents a comprehensive exploration of the concept of the “15-Minute City,” giving insight into redesigning cities to ensure that all essential services are within low-carbon proximity. Read here : https://lnkd.in/eQsJFCpe

Now ranking 6th in the Urban Land Institute & PwC ETRE® Europe city ranking, Milan has seen a remarkable rise of 18 places from 2014 to 2024. Home to the 2024 Europe Conference, Italy's commercial capital is one of few cities to benefit from both local and international real estate interest, combining liveability and commercial attractiveness. The city's rapid rise reveals key indicators of successful recovery across European cities in economic hard times. Learn more about Milan's past and current outlook ahead of Europe Conference: https://lnkd.in/ecxtuTVf

Umeå, Sweden, is a vibrant university city that embraces sustainable urban development and inclusivity. Strategic development officer Anna Sandström Emmelin explains how the municipality integrates citizen dialogue, culture, and innovative projects for a thriving future. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/dGSmvZ4R New European Bauhaus

SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT A CITY I love cities. They are works of art and social sculptures in permanent transformation. Cities are laboratories for new ideas, new connections, and multiple futures. They are like human greenhouses where visionary concepts can grow. Cities are the playgrounds for dreamers and the canvas for innovation. When I think about my city, Berlin, some things stand out for me: Berlin has experienced both the worst and the best times in its history. It has tried to face the shadows of the past with honesty. Every corner of Berlin tells stories of revolution, transformation, and the indomitable human spirit. Witnessing Berlin's resilience reminds me that even from the darkest moments, strength and vitality can emerge. This city doesn’t believe in makeup, in making things look nicer, so sometimes Berlin can seem quite broken. Berlin feels intense anger and sadness, but there is a tenderness, a softness behind all these emotions. Berlin taught me that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. THERE IS A PROFOUND DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BELONGING AND FITTING IN Berlin doesn’t force you to fit in. You can be who you are, born here or somewhere else; you belong to the city anyway. Berlin's vibrant spirit is a beautiful tapestry of art, music, and diverse cultures coming together. Berlin is a space where you can be productive because the city is challenging, exciting, hospitable, and tolerant. Berlin is a city forever reinventing itself, inviting me to do the same. Berlin's spirit is composed of resilience and creativity. I love to be part of this human work of art called Berlin. „First life, then spaces, then buildings. The other way around, it never works.“ Jan Gehl, architect Many songs about Berlin try to capture the city's unique atmosphere. Here is one of them….. PS Future Berlin must have more people spaces and less cars! We work on this! There are things starting to change, the city is transforming itself at the moment! #future #space #tenderpunk

🌇 UPCOMING INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE: Urban Mediations 🏙️ This international conference will explore the narratives, ecologies, and poetics of the city, particularly in Asia. The event, titled "Urban Mediations," will be held on 5-6 Dec 2024 at the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong 🇭🇰 The conference will examine how cities are dynamic processes shaped by various socio-#cultural, #economic, and #ecological factors. It will delve into the concept of "urban mediations," exploring how urban spaces serve as intermediaries connecting diverse experiences and global influences. 🌍🤝✨ #UrbanMediations #Cities #UrbanAsia #InterdisciplinaryResearch #Collaboration #CrossInstitutionalCollaboration Registration details ⬇️

AMPS conference 16-18 July, 2025 School of Architecture La Salle, Barcelona Livable Cities: The Urban Experience: From Social Policy to Design https://lnkd.in/dVT5-RpZ This conference explores how cross-disciplinary readings of cities the world over shed light on what makes the places we inhabit ‘livable’. It welcomes debates around community participation; research projects on design and planning; investigations into urban infrastructure and case studies on smart cities. It seeks critiques on accessibility and social justice, examinations of local and migrant cultures, and studies of transport, urban heritage, public health…. and more. Deadline for abstract submission: 10 December 2024

At Vision Weekend Europe, Sofia Vanhanen (University of Helsinki) discussed how the Orare platform revolutionized urban development through AI-driven prediction markets and direct democracy systems. She highlighted Orare’s role in enhancing urban planning with accurate forecasting and participatory decision-making, contributing to creating innovative, sustainable cities. By applying Orare’s decentralized governance model, cities achieved greater transparency, economic growth, and social equity. Vanhanen presented a vision for future cities that were more responsive, equitable, and technologically advanced, drawing on successful case studies to illustrate the transformative potential of Orare in urban environments. Learn more about The Path to Cities of Orare here: https://lnkd.in/dZJ4ha-4

Thank you Professor Chan Heng Chee and Dr Harvey Neo for the opportunity to contribute to this book. Our chapter "Future of Work is Hybrid, but How?", co-written with Sam Conrad Joyce examines different hybrid working scenarios using agent-based modelling to understand their impact on office and organisational culture, to prepare for hybrid working futures.