Cities play a central role in the future of humankind on this planet. For the first time in history more than 50% of people live and work in urban areas. This is a historic moment. Cities are hubs for change, as here we dream, discuss, live, grow, work. If we create human and kind cities, we create sustainable presents and better futures where to live a good life, together.
What we do
We provide cities, organizations and change makers with human-powered data and insights to make sense of the present, creative tools to start shaping the future today, and share our knowledge so anyone can be a city maker.
Data & Insights
Cities are complex systems, created and experience by complex beings. To make them better we need better insights. It is not the lack of data, it is the lack of connections and interpretation. Let's us help you create better public space by combining spatial analysis with system & trend research. And future-proof it by what matters most... the humans that make the city into what it is.
+ Public space analysis
+ Making Sense of Data
+ Participation
Future Imagination
Every change starts with imagining a better future. Instead of forecasting or trying to predict the future, we translate future possibilities into present-day choices. It is up to us. Making sense of the future using our human superpower: imagination.
+ Take a Daytrip to the Future
+ Experiential Vision
+ Piloting Alternative Futures
Academy
We are on a mission to make every city human and kind. Our job is our passion and we want to share our knowledge with as many people as possible. By empowering the next generation city makers, providing tools and insights to planners and experts, and all citizens. We create online courses and educational programs that foster urban change, organize workshops and give presentations all around the world.
+ Young City Makers
+ Workshops
+ Online courses
+ Educational programs
+ Presentations
Our work
From moving people beyond A to B, through planning for cycling and walking, to creating healthy cities for young and old. We create visions and turn them into actions.
Academy
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Fri, 01 SeptRotterdam01 Sept 2023, 08:00 CEST – 03 Sept 2023, 18:00 CESTRotterdam
Mon, 28 AugRotterdam28 Aug 2023, 08:00 CEST – 30 Aug 2023, 18:00 CESTRotterdam
Wed, 29 MarRotterdam29 Mar 2023, 09:00 CEST – 31 Mar 2023, 18:00 CESTRotterdam, The NetherlandsBeyond Flying Cars - the Masterclass on Co-Imagining Urban Mobility Futures is a three-day intensive futuring course on accelerating the urban mobility transition, co-creating our collective futures through speculative design.
Wed, 28 SeptRotterdam28 Sept 2022, 09:00 – 30 Sept 2022, 17:00RotterdamThrough a combination of presentations, lectures by well-known practitioners and researchers, cycling tours and practical sessions, this Masterclass takes the participants through a deep dive into the Dutch approach to cycling urbanism – arguably one of the most successful in the world.
Mon, 01 AugMunich & Rotterdam01 Aug 2022, 10:00 – 12 Aug 2022, 19:00Munich & Rotterdam, Munich, Germany
Thu, 30 AprZoom call30 Apr 2020, 15:00 – 17:00 CESTZoom callTransitiegesprek over sporten, spelen, ontmoeten en bewegen in de publieke ruimte voor iedereen.
Tue, 21 AprWebinar21 Apr 2020, 10:00 GMT-4WebinarWhen it comes to urban design, the Dutch seem to get it right. What can North American cities learn from the Netherlands?
