Cities are the place of economic production, knowledge and innovation - together with connectivity, creativity and services. As cities are dense, they offer also high potentials for energy savings and low carbon economies. However, cities are also today confronted to several challenges: unemployment, segregation, climate change issues.
The central aim of urban development is to achieve resource-efficiency, resilience and sustainability. Do we have the solutions to achieve those goals? How far can we become innovative by answering the challenges?
The Workshop will focus on innovative solutions for cities, by bridging the gap between research and practice.
The International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) is member of the Steering Committee of UN HABITAT's World Urban Campaign and is a frequent organizer of networking events at the World Urban Forum. ISOCARP is a partner organisation of key events such as the World Bank's Urban Research Symposium.