City development

Let there be light

In the dark winter months, artists regularly turn our cities into performance spaces and transform the urban environment with their light art. By Elke Hildebrandt

Smart city opportunities

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to accelerate the trend towards smart cities, bringing new opportunities for real estate investors, but also greater uncertainty. One way to future-proof investments is by investing in energy and data networks and the digital platforms that will underpin innovation. By Karel Beckman

The new urbanisation

Will coronavirus prompt people to move to the countryside? Some experts think so. But a closer look indicates that big cities and their environs are unlikely to lose their appeal.

As you like it

What do corporate tenants regard as a distinctive address nowadays? Developers and investors should ask themselves this key question in order to ensure their properties fit the bill. The answer is that buildings need to offer more than just prestige. Companies are thinking very carefully about how to use properties for strategic effect.

New sources of energy

Housing markets in major European cities are under pressure: one of the most urgent challenges is the implementation of the EU climate protection targets. Investments in energy-positive residential towers are seen as a promising solution. By Steve Hays

Urban design: Seats to marvel and relax

Those who wish can ponder, relax and let their thoughts wander here. Extraordinary seating in public spaces fascinate with their unique design. By Elke Hildebrandt