
Urban space
We are facing a challenging time with all of the demands, competing needs and requirements on space within our cities and regions. Across the Netherlands we are all grappling with questions such as: How can we change the mobility systems to be less space consuming?
Challenges urban space
We are faced with complex challenges in our cities in regions: a growing and aging population, smaller households and new generations with different needs are competing for scarce space. While considering these needs, issues such as climate change, energy transition, mobility, activity, recreation and biodiversity must also be taken into account. To support decision makers in making the right decisions, it is necessary to look at the entire spatial puzzle. Data, insight, innovations and solutions at varying scales (neighbourhoods, districts, cities, regions).
How can we ensure accessibility for all within our neighbourhoods? How can we ensure that our development decisions create more liveable environments for all? How can spatial decisions related to area development be accelerated?
Why TNO?
- TNO supports integral decision on the complexity of use of space.
- TNO helps decision makers and practitioners understand the trade-offs of spatial development decisions, and the impact these have on accessibility and liveability.
- Also, TNO assists businesses to improve their products and services, thus enlarging their business potential. And we help validate and scale up innovative products.
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