Our cities – and their planners – face many challenges. Urban densification, climate change, aging populations, sustainable energy and mobility solutions all demand thoughtful integration. Balancing the diverse needs in public spaces is a complex and essential task.
At the BURRI.horizonte event, we will explore how to create vibrant public spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents and users alike.
What are the key success factors? What innovative approaches exist, and what can we learn from them to shape future urban development?
Our Speakers:
Dr. Joël Luc Cachelin, Wissensfabrik
The Circular City: Visions, Promises, and Challenges
Sebastian Mühlemann, Bauer Baumschulen
Mobile Urban Green – Challenges and Success Strategies for a Greener City
Dr. sc. Sibylle Wälti, Resilientsy & ETH Zurich
Creating Lively 10-Minute Neighborhoods Through Data?
Sustainable Urban Development by Identifying Density Potential Using Resilientsy – Concrete Results and Real-World Examples as Proof of Concept.
Following the talks: panel discussion (moderated by Stephan Oetiker) and networking aperitif.
At the first BURRI.horizonte event, we explored the question of how we can create the most vibrant public spaces possible in new construction or conversion projects to ensure a high quality of life for residents and users.
What are the success factors? What innovative approaches are there and what can we learn from them for future project developments?
The speakers were:
Ilona Rohner, one11/Placemaking Switzerland
Gemeinsam für die Gesellschaft der Zukunft. Community building digital und vor Ort
Richard Zemp, Fachstelle für hindernisfreie Architektur:
Schwammstadt und BehiG - (k)ein Zielkonflikt in der Aussenraumgestaltung
Joris van Wezemael, ETHZ/deplek:
Transformation und Nachverdichtung bestehender urbaner Strukturen 6. Kondratieff
Danach Podiumsdiskussion (Moderation Stephan Oetiker) und Apéro.
