Stadsutveckling

Urban centres

A large part of the urban population aspires to a better life, based on the opportunities offered by city life. Urban centres attract investment and economic activity, which in turn create economic growth and prosperity. We are working to open up these opportunities to everyone, and improve living standards in urban areas.

Transforming urban areas

An integrated and holistic approach to urban planning is a way of curbing uncontrolled urban growth and the negative impact it can make on the environment. As economic and social preconditions vary across time, city and country, well planned urban development can be an effective tool for transforming urban areas into environmental success. Urban development is about enhancing the economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being of current and future generations in a sustainable way.

Balanced solutions

Integrated planning, public participation, efficient transport systems and environmental considerations help improve the lives of disadvantaged groups. It is important to find a way to balance and integrate the use of natural resources, technical innovation, economic investments, recycling and social change.

The system of services that links urban planning with rural planning is complex and is driven by supply and demand. It includes ecosystem services, social interaction, and the exchange of resources.

Our skills sets include:

• Urban planning
• Infrastructure development
• Traffic, transport and mobility
• Housing
• Energy 
• Waste
• Water and sewage
• Landscape planning 
• Telecommunication
• GIS applications