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Welcome to our first News Update of 2025! We sincerely hope that the new year has started well for all of you, as it has for the Institute. In recent weeks we have been successful in acquiring two new projects related to green spaces and soils in cities. We are excited about these new challenges! As usual, the Institute is striving for Urban Excellence, and we are therefore looking to engage more with the urban community: we will soon be opening a new chapter of the Institute on our website, in the spirit of urban inclusiveness. Stay tuned!
This Update celebrates an Anniversary! The Institute was established eight years ago and officially registered as a Foundation in September 2016. It began with a single employee, Tjark Gall, who was soon joined by others. Since then, it has grown steadily, and today, a highly qualified and motivated team of nine professionals develops, manages, and innovates in research, capacity building, and technical assistance projects – not only in Europe, but also around the globe. We are thrilled to have organised and contributed recently to the World Urban Forum, especially to capacity-building and networking events. The launch of our new initiative on Urban Planning Systems is particularly promising, as it addresses resilience and integrated development of urban territories, placing emphasis on coherent legal planning frameworks. We are eagerly anticipating the prospect of embarking on new and exciting ventures in the coming months!