NEB ambition
The ultimate ambition of the New European Bauhaus is to achieve transformation. To do this, the NEB Compass has identified specific levels of ambition that outline the desired outcomes for each of the NEB values.
The CrAFt Cookbook: A Recipe for Climate-Positive Cities and Communities
This publication is CrAFt's contribution towards climate-positive cities and communities —less greenhouse gas emissions, better quality, for more people— with local collaboration at the core.
The CrAFt Cookbook outlines seven stages for urban transformation inspired by the New European Bauhaus, covering everything from conceptualisation to execution, documentation, and replication. Each stage highlights key principles and joint strategies, with real-life examples from CrAFt Cities, to inspire any city’s initiatives.
Originally intended as an extension of the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Guidance Package published under the Smart Cities Marketplace in 2021, the CrAFt Cookbook has undergone significant revisions to align with the ethos of the New European Bauhaus.
This involved extensive collaboration with CrAFt Cities and discussions with the NEB Alliance members. The original structure of the guidance package was retained. Still, the content was revised to better reflect NEB values and principles, with new examples added based on stakeholder input.
The CrAFt Cookbook, therefore, presents tested strategies and methods for cities to facilitate long-term urban change by involving stakeholders in decision-making and action, which, in turn, will lead to communities adopting solutions more quickly.
This is the first edition of the CrAFt Cookbook. A second extended edition is planned for June 2024, and a third for April 2025. If you would like your work featured in these editions, please get in touch with us at contact@craft-cities.eu.