Urban Strategy Playground

Urbanization has increased dramatically since the second half of the 20th century. This is due to several factors - mainly because of demographic change and higher energy prices, but also because of tax procedures. With it the demand for centrally located living space continues to rise strongly, especially in larger cities. Many cities are already exploiting their current building laws to the full and are now under pressure to amend building legislation to meet the increasing demand for affordable living space. To avoid uncontrolled growth, city-wide planning strategies - supported by a broad population - are essential. But what effect will specific changes to legislation have both on the target density and the appearance of the built environment? To answer this, it is necessary to develop case-by-case strategies that consider the existing building stock and its potential for infill development.