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urbanista
Hamburg, DEImpact-drivenConsultancyUrban ImpactSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
About urbanista
urbanista is a leading office for co-creative urban development and urban future strategies, boasting over 25 years of experience. The organization's mission is to "co-create the future city" by guiding municipalities and organizations through complex transformations and the search for strategic direction. urbanista initiates courageous changes and develops new approaches to spatial and urban development, always with a collaborative approach that involves local communities and integrates high design quality. With locations in Hamburg and Zurich, urbanista is committed to creating sustainable, inclusive, and livable urban environments.
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Sustainability Goals
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Shaping future-proof, livable urban spaces
urbanista guides municipalities and organizations through complex urban development transformations to create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments.
Participatory urban development for all
Through collaborative approaches, the organization actively involves local communities in planning, thereby promoting a high quality of life for all residents.
Reduced Inequalities
Just cities through inclusive planning
With a focus on a "Just City," urbanista develops strategies that reduce social inequalities in urban spaces and promote participation for all.
Co-creative processes for equal opportunities
Co-creative approaches ensure that diverse local communities and stakeholders are involved in decision-making to achieve equitable development outcomes.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovative infrastructure for urban mobility
urbanista develops new approaches for spatial development and the "Mobility Transition" to create resilient and future-proof urban infrastructures.
Future-oriented urban design and strategies
Through "Urban Foresight" and "Urban Design," the organization fosters innovation and builds resilient infrastructures for the challenges of a post-fossil future.
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Q1What is urbanista's core mission?
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urbanista is dedicated to the mission of "co-creating the future city." The organization guides municipalities and other stakeholders through complex transformations and the search for strategic direction, aiming to initiate courageous changes and develop new approaches to spatial and urban development.
Q2Where does urbanista operate offices?
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urbanista operates from two main locations: urbanista GmbH & Co. KG is based in Hamburg, Germany, and urbanista.ch AG is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
Q3How large is urbanista's team?
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urbanista employs a team of 44 staff members. The organization falls within the size category of 11 to 50 employees.
Q4What are urbanista's core areas of expertise?
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urbanista's expertise is structured around the fields of Spaces & Strategy, Co-Creation, Urban Foresight, Urban Design, and Maps & Data. They offer comprehensive services ranging from regional to neighborhood-level planning, from initial visions to practical implementation.
Q5Which SDGs does urbanista primarily address?
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urbanista primarily contributes to SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities." Secondarily, the organization is committed to SDG 10 "Reduced Inequalities" and SDG 9 "Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure."
Q6How long has urbanista been active?
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urbanista was established more than 25 years ago. The organization thus brings extensive long-standing experience in co-creative urban development and urban future strategies.
Q7What distinguishes urbanista's approach?
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urbanista is distinguished by a highly collaborative and co-creative approach that involves local communities and integrates high design quality. A particular focus is on transforming complex datasets into accessible "Storymaps" for strategic urban development orientation.
