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The Deutsches Institut für Urbanistik (Difu) is the largest urban research institute in the German-speaking area and has established itself as a reliable partner for municipalities since its founding in 1973.
The Difu advises municipalities across disciplines on a variety of tasks they need to tackle today and in the future. The main services include:
The main mission of the Difu is to support municipalities independently, objectively, and based on facts in addressing their current and future challenges. The values of the institute include:
The Difu is actively committed to sustainable development and climate protection:
The Deutsches Institut für Urbanistik is thus a central partner for municipalities to shape future-oriented, sustainable, and social cities.