Urban Development
RITTERWALD supports local and regional authorities in defining bold urban growth strategies.
Population growth, rising demand for space, changes in the way we use resources (water, energy, data) and increased demands on mobility and infrastructure present society with a raft of new challenges. At the same time, our population is aging and our cities are undergoing continued structural change. So how can we manage the ecological, social, economic and cultural challenges with which cities can expect to be confronted?
A Smart City approach is one way of seeking answers to the issues facing urban areas. It is an innovation strategy incorporating solutions built on smart technology. A Smart City connects previously self-contained industries – such as the real estate and energy sectors, telecommunications and mobility – and gets them working together.