StadtLABOR

StadtLABOR (CityLAB) is a private innovation company working in the field of sustainable urban development. It is looking for ways in which climate protection, resource conservation and innovation can be given greater consideration in construction projects and in the development of locations, neighbourhoods, and urban districts. The vision of StadtLABOR is the liveable and sustainable city – that is resource-efficient, energy-efficient, compact, green, mixed, inclusive, and resilient. Urban quality of life requires a holistic view of the many facets of “city” – from buildings and (energy) technologies to public space, mobility and social issues. The Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2016 are both an inspiration and a mission. The Living Lab follows these principles:

1. long-term partnerships: the transformation of a place takes time. It requires relationships that are supported by perseverance, a shared vision of the future and mutual trust;
2. out of the meeting room and into the place where the action is: this creates low-threshold accessible spaces for learning and working together, where people develop and implement solutions together;
3. rapid knowledge sharing, experimentation and prototyping: complex issues usually have more than one possible solution.

Wherever possible, it (temporarily) tests new solutions in real life. This allows changes to become visible more quickly and their effects to be experienced.

Areas of work:

• Circular Economy
• Energy
• Environment/climate change
• Mobility
• Smart Cities and Regions
• Social Innovation & Inclusion
• Urban