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.

Action areas

These areas refer to the five key domains of intervention that CrAFt's New European Bauhaus Impact Model considers essential for guiding and evaluating complex urban initiatives.

Participation level

The participation level refers to the degree or extent to which individuals or groups are actively involved or engaged in a particular activity, project, or process. It assesses the depth of their involvement, contributions, and commitment, ranging from minimal or passive participation to active and dedicated participation.

NEB values

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) aims to promote the values of sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion in the design and transformation of urban spaces. It emphasises the integration of environmental, social, and economic considerations to create harmonious and innovative living environments.

Implementation Stage

According to the Smart City Guidance Package, there are seven stages to plan and implement smart city projects. These stages propose a logical and coherent roadmap for city initiatives involving many stakeholders.

Stories

The place where I connect: Sophie

In this video essay, Sophie, a member of Craft Core Group 3 and a student at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, reflects on her personal journey of finding a sense of home and connection in a new environment. Specialising in text on textile (TXT), Sophie joined the group to explore the entanglements and interconnections between humans and non-human communities.

She shares how, after feeling displaced when she first arrived in the Netherlands, she gradually found a deeper connection to the land through gardening. This hands-on interaction with nature, especially in a controlled urban setting like the Netherlands, became a key way for her to feel grounded. Sophie discusses the complex relationship between humans, nature, and urban spaces, highlighting the balance between human needs and preserving natural environments. She expresses a desire to see cities become more wild and questions how we can move beyond the systems that restrict the natural world.