“This book is a personal guide for all those who want to have a say in the development of new neighbourhoods in our growing cities” Tap the cards to find out more!
New neighbourhoods should not only respond to the housing needs of the city’s growing population but also offer employment spaces, public amenities and urban design qualities that support the creation of communities.
They ought to allow for a strong social mix thanks to varied housing typologies and diversified tenure structures.
In the face of the climate crisis, new developments must near carbon neutrality with regard to energy consumption but also in relation to urban mobility.
We know our aims, but do we know how to make our vision materialize?
This publication was initiated by Jaromír Hainc, director of the City Development Office at the Prague Institute of Planning and Development. Kees Christiaanse and Gyler Mydyti of KCAP drafted the urban design principles.
Petr Návrat and Barbora Grísová of ONplan developed the overall publication concept and managed its production, linking international experience with local knowledge.
