Innovative neighbourhood development – for vibrant urban spaces
We develop strategies, participation procedures and participatory processes for livable neighbourhoods
The challenge
“City for all”: both a demand and a challenge
Neighbourhoods have their own identities and offer independent identifications – they are the microcosm in the city cosmos. This is just as true for small towns as it is for metropolitan areas with millions of inhabitants, where small town-like neighbourhoods are strung together. At the same time, the pressure to move in is increasing in the urban agglomerations and in the metropolitan areas, the “fire accelerators” of gentrification and space shortages are causing problems and protest in many neighbourhoods.
A “City for all“ with development potential, harmonious neighbourhoods – and without displacement pressure – is the demand of urban society and thus the challenge for urban policy, administration, real estate companies and project developers.
“Vibrant urban spaces and mixed-use neighbourhoods are crucial for the resilience and sustainability of the city.”
Thorsten Kausch, Managing Director of Stadtmanufaktur
Our approach
Sustainable neighbourhood development
Neighbourhoods are either close and communal, anonymous or even divided. However, quality of life, diversity and a sense of “home” in neighbourhoods and urban spaces stand or fall with this. At the same time, nothing can be imposed on districts and neighbourhoods – and the willingness of residents to help shape them should not be underestimated.
We therefore see the key factors of successful neighbourhood and project development in participation and involvement – as well as in a strategic approach to the neighbourhood microcosm.
From our point of view, neighbourhood development is about strengthening the established identity, setting up new construction projects in a participatory manner from the idea to the move-in and involving as many participants and needs as possible.
What we can do for project developers, real estate companies and municipal companies:
We identify and analyze conflicts, interests, commonalities and resources in the neighbourhood.
We design participation procedures and processes for citizens – and take care of the implementation and evaluation on site.
Together with you and the residents, we develop strong joint strategies to strengthen neighbourhoods on their own: This means improving the quality of life for everyone – and implementing construction projects and urban development processes in a holistic, integrative and sustainable way.
We look at quarters over their entire lifespan: Our goal is to create or maintain livable neighbourhoods for residents and users.
Our offer
From district mediation to the urban laboratory
We support you in your projects, such as the project development of existing or new real estate. In line with your goals – and in the interests of the city. To this end, we design and implement interest analyses and participation processes ranging from workshops to city labs:
Take advantage of our many years of experience in mediation and in conflict and neighbourhood management, including for Hamburg’s St. Pauli district. Find out more about the Stadtmanufaktur team here.
The Stadtmanufaktur competencies:
Professional coaching for centre managers
Do you already have a centre manager – or do you have someone in mind who could take on this role in the long term? We offer individual coaching for city and neighbourhood management.
Julia Staron (Neighbourhood Manager BID Reeperbahn+Citymanager Bergedorf NOW) shares her knowledge and experience in flexible 1:1 coaching or group coaching.
Julia Staron, urban strategist and coach
Our success stories:
Strategies for the future
Recklinghausen receives financial support from a funding program for the Recklinghausen-Süd district. We support the development of city center management and stakeholder management and accompany the process with strategic communication.
Development of a strength-based city brand: In cooperation with Brandmeyer Markenberatung, we are moderating the city brand process for the city of Siegen.
The city of Koblenz is very successful in terms of tourism. This leads to a high utilization of public spaces. An event strategy including a catalog of event criteria now serves as a management tool to influence the quality, number and content of events.