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Berlin, Germany

Local mobility concept Wrangelkiez in Berlin-Kreuzberg

Co-Design and co-creation of an integrated mobility concept for a bicycle and pedestrian friendly neighbourhood (Nahmobilitätskonzept - NahMob).

Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

BIM-IFC territorial cartography: democratizing high-quality spatial information

The Barcelona Metropolitan Area offers high-quality 3D BIM territorial models in open IFC format - free and accessible to everyone.

Durban, South Africa

Safer Cities Programme

The safer city strategy is the expression of a joint plan of action for local government and partners

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Entrepreneurs for the Future (e4f )

Young startup businesses benefit from tailored support and being part of a community. That’s what makes Birmingham’s ‘Entrepreneurs for the Future’ (e4f) programme stand out: it offers bespoke support and the chance to join a network of like-minded startups.

Mexico City, Mexico

Rainwater Harvesting Program - Cosecha de Lluvia

Improving water supply in areas with high rates of economic marginalization and water scarcity.

Izmir, Turkey

Peynircioglu Stream Ecological Restoration Project

Implementing nature-based solutions to improve the city’s environment and economy.

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