Institute
for Urban
Excellence

Institute for Urban Excellence

We are an independent think tank and knowledge broker specialising in research, citizen engagementadvocacy, research communication and professional trainings in fields related to the urban.

Having established ourselves as a bridge between urban planning theory and practice, we facilitate the cross-border dissemination and adoption of transdisciplinary knowledge and innovation across sectors, governance levels and communities.

WHAT WE DO

Our work happens in collaboration with an extensive network of partners that we constantly strengthen. We organise our activities in three pillars: 

RESEARCHPRACTICEACADEMY

Our expertise is centred around core themes to advance sustainability and equity in cities, increase awareness of emerging trends and promote best practices:

THE NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
INCLUSIVITY AND REPRESENTATION
RESILIENCE AND ADAPTATION
GOVERNANCE AND FINANCING

LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

Welcome to our second annual update, and our first since our name change in April 2025! We have already had a very active first half of the year, and we are even more excited about what lies ahead. Some research projects have come to a successful end, and new projects have just started, such as the ESPON GILL project. We are also thrilled to have launched our new iUE webinars with a first session on soil in planning! In terms of governance and strategic positioning, the Institute for Urban Excellence will soon be announcing exciting news, together with a new Board of Directors and a brand new strategy. Stay tuned!

Welcome to our second annual update, and our first since our name change in April 2025! We have already had a very active first half of the year, and we are even more excited about what lies ahead. Some research projects have come to a successful end, and new projects have just started, such as the ESPON GILL project. We are also thrilled to have launched our new iUE webinars with a first session on soil in planning! In terms of governance and strategic positioning, the Institute for Urban Excellence will soon be announcing exciting news, together with a new Board of Directors and a brand new strategy. Stay tuned!

COOPERATION & PARTNERSHIPS

The Institute is always looking for potential partner organisations to develop new initiatives together. Get in touch! We are happy to discuss new ideas related to research, planning advisory and training.

COOPERATION &
PARTNERSHIPS

The Institute is always looking for potential partner organisations to develop new initiatives together. Get in touch! We are happy to discuss new ideas related to research, planning advisory and training.