As the challenge of creating equitable, sustainable urban spaces intensifies, architects, urban planners, public officials, and communities need to collaboratively seek solutions that balance economic viability, environmental resilience, and social inclusivity. URBAN MENUS, an interactive digital platform, offers a cutting-edge approach to co-creating cities in 3D, incorporating real-time data and feedback loops to align the interests of multiple stakeholders. This approach empowers everyone – from governments and businesses to local communities –to shape their urban environments in a way that fosters growth, equity, and adaptability.
DevelopmentAid, in collaboration with BUSarchitektur & BOA office for advanced randomness, invites architects, public sector representatives civil society leaders and all interested professionals to a transformative webinar that will reveal the potential of alliance-building within a multi-sectoral future. Spearheaded by Laura P. Spinadel and Bianca Severin, this session will demonstrate how URBAN MENUS supports participatory urban planning, bridging the gap between technical design and community involvement. Join us to discover how innovative processes can expedite resilient transitions and help to create urban miracles.
Invitation to a Webinar
DevelopmentAid, in collaboration with BUSarchitektur & BOA office for advanced randomness, invites you to the webinar on “URBAN MENUS – Innovative Alliance-Building for a Multi-Sectoral Future”. This event is perfect for architects, urban planners, municipal authorities, educators, private investors, and any professionals seeking new ways to strengthen impact through collaborative, data-driven urban development. The webinar will take place on 30 January 2025 at 4 pm (Brussels)/10 am (Washington DC).
Key Takeaways
- Co-Creating Better Urban Futures: Learn how URBAN MENUS facilitates collaborative design by integrating technology, community needs, and business interests to forge more equitable and sustainable urban environments.
- Embracing Multi-Sectoral Engagement: Explore how government entities, private stakeholders, and local communities can align their goals, pool resources, and accelerate urban transformation in consensus-driven ways.
- Immersive 3D Tools and Resilience Training: Understand how URBAN MENUS employs 3D and virtual reality experiences to enable stakeholders to visualize complex urban scenarios, support decision-making, and strengthen resilience strategies.
Speakers
Laura P. Spinadel – Global Urban Planning Consultant, Expert in Strategic Planning and Sustainable Development. Laura is renowned for her holistic architectural approach that integrates technology, art, sociology, and psychology. She spearheaded the master plan for the Vienna University of Economics and Business (Campus WU) which is recognized for its success in networked collaboration. Her URBAN MENUS platform pioneers an interactive method for co-creating cities through consensus-driven 3D design.
Bianca Severin – Multimedia Developer and Architect, Tools for Urban Visualization, Analysis & Scenario Planning. Bianca leads the multimedia segment of URBAN MENUS, developing 3D and VR tools that present complex data in an accessible format. Her work supports inclusive and transparent processes and helps diverse stakeholders to make better-informed decisions about their urban environments.
Host
Elizaveta Gładun, External Relations & Events Coordinator at DevelopmentAid.