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.

The place where I connect: Viola

In this video essay, Viola, a member of Craft Corps Group 3, shares her insights as a recent graduate in Architecture and Urbanism from the Faculty of Architecture at the Czech Technical University in Prague. She expresses her passion for observing people and street life, as well as exploring parks and playgrounds. Rather than focusing on intricate details, Viola prefers to create ideas, concepts, and larger patterns.

An inspiring location for her in Prague is the old city walls, where she enjoys sitting atop them to observe the surroundings while remaining largely unnoticed by passersby. She describes a personal sanctuary within the city— a small nook where she can feel safe and yet remain aware of everything happening around her.

Viola advocates for the temporary use of empty plots in Prague, lamenting their underutilisation and envisioning them as spaces for playgrounds, parks, or simple benches. She expresses a desire for improved collaboration between residents, the city, and landowners, emphasising the need for community engagement in urban planning and development.


Written and filmed by Viola Ebermannová
Edited by Vitor Atschul

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