PROFILE

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

Which planning approaches do cities need for the future?

KEY ELEMENTS OF STEK 2016

Urban Development ConceptBern 2016/17

COOPERATIVE PROCESSES

What is coproductive urban planning?

PRESENTING URBAN CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS WITH INTERACTION MODEL

Cooperative Planning and Participation Method, Parkstadt Süd Cologne 2015/16Photo: Ulrich Kaifer

URBAN & SPATIAL RESEARCH

What are tools for successful civic engagement?TOOLBOX

New Urban Agenda in ActionCase Studies from a German Perspective Berlin 2016

SPATIAL ACTION

How do cities evolve collectively?

FORUM & LAB SCHÜTZENMATTE

Participative Approach to Utilization and Development Concepts, Schützenmatte Bern 2014

DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT

Alternative perspectives on neighbourhoods?

MOBILE WORK STATION

Inner-City Development Concepts, Wuppertal Elberfeld 2016-19

DEVELOPING CITIES TOGETHER

City Forum "Participate! How to discuss urban development in the future?", Berlin 2017Photos: Till Budde

CITY DIALOGUES

How do we structure productive dialogues?

INTERNATIONAL URBANISM

Realizing global goals locally!How?

EVOLVING WORKSHOP EXHIBIT

Cities as Actors — Metropolis Prep-City-Conferencein preperation for Habitat III-Summit in Quito, Berlin 2016

PROCESS PLAN

Perspectives Munich Integrated Action-Space Concept Munich 2016/2017

PROCESS DESIGN

How can weguide transformation processes?

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WHO WE ARE?Urban Catalyst was founded in 2005 by Professor Klaus Overmeyer following the corresponding EU research project.

Since August 2017 Urban Catalyst operates as a limited liability company (LLC). Nine shareholders have since taken on the responsibility of generating a new organiza-tional practice in a cooperatively run business. We work collectively, meaning flat hierarchies with a high degree of self-sufficiency and responsibility in project-oriented teams. By bundling a broad scope of expertise within our bureau we bring cogent solutions to the complex field of urban development.

At Urban Catalyst, experts from urban planning, urban design, architecture and spatial planning work in inter-disciplinary teams in five business segments: "Strategic Planning", "Urban and Spatial Research", "Participation, Communication & Visualization", "Political Counselling" as well as the "UC-Academy", constituting a training platform for German and international organizations and businesses that focus on the future of urban living spaces.

WHAT MOTIVATES US? Urban areas represent decisive testing grounds for the transformation towards sustainable living. Increasing the efficient use of available resources is a necessity for the future of cities and our planet as a whole. Present struc-tures must be examined to find answers to the decisive questions of our future: With which values to we econo-mize? How do we share and design spaces? Who has a right to the city? We engage in field research, connect stakeholders with the wider community and col-lectively draft ideas as to how improve life in the city.

HOW DO WE WORK?Those who envision room for change, and recognize existing structures as building blocks, need new tools to realize their ideas. At Urban Catalyst, we vouch for a more diversified approach to planning. We combine established planning instruments with new development strategies and local knowledge with our expertise on in-ternational urban transformation. Together with partici-pating parties we conduct open and dynamic processes that aim at offering new outlooks to a given space.

WHO DO WE BENEFIT?Our competence benefits those who seek new pathways in fluctuating spaces. We offer support to internation-ally active organizations and urban networks, federal ministries, associations and communes, as well as project developers and local initiatives. In collaboration with all actors involved we promote future visions and planning frameworks along with strategies for implementation.

— We assist cities, businesses and or-ganizations in designing sustainable and participation based approaches to changing urban environments. —

fields of expertise

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Urban Development Concepts Regional Development Concepts Integrated Quarter Development Urban Construction Planning Location Transformation Feasibility

Studies Dynamic Site Development Process Design

In response to the area of conf lict between global challenges and local transformation processes many cities are restructuring their entire urban develop-ment program. Where do we make space for new apartments? How can mobility become post fossil? Which spaces should be focused on considering resources being limited?

Our strategic concepts for quarters, cities and regions pinpoint the forces of spatial dynamics and make in-stitutions, initiatives, local actors, planning agencies and external experts into idea givers along the plan-ning process. Step by step we engineer resilient and strategic concepts that are designed to adapt accord-ing to the transformation of a given locality.

URBAN & SPATIAL RESEARCH

Transformation to sustainability in European and international context Co-productive urban construction Cities through actors Creative spaces Youth and urban development Development of rural areas

Fields of ResearchThe past few years we have intensified testing our innovative strategies at the crossroads of research-, administration- and stakeholder-level. We combine local practice with well-grounded science and an international outlook. It is important to us that recommendations for action and guidance are not only future oriented, but also feasible.

We offer our clients access to the most recent national and international research studies in the field of urban development. Urban Catalyst is consistently involved in research coopera-tions, involving leading universities, interna-tional organizations, communes and expert panels.

Urban Catalyst advises national and international policy makers in questions of development strategies and in the formulation of new political action plans. We develop expert reports and innovative networking formats to strengthen the capability of cities and ur-ban actors in fostering sustainability while transform-ing spaces..Our studio holds up to date knowledge about current sustainability agendas as well as present challenges on the communal planning level.

UC - ACADEMY

POLICY ADVISE

Urban Theory and Discourse Methods of Process Design Tools for Transformation

Urbanization as Policy Area Localization of Sustainability Agendas (New Urban Agenda, SDGs, COP21) Integrative and Inclusive Urban Development Post Fossil Mobility

Modules Basic Knowledge

Fields of Advise

PARTICIPATION, COMMUNICATION

AND VISUALIZATION

Our UC Academy encompasses numerous modules in which we communicate our wide range of knowledge in prevailing topics and methodo-logical approaches of urban development.The modules are arranged as cooperative work-shops. Expert opinion, teamwork on case studies, collective discussion rounds and innovative formats create unusual, inspiring perspectives to approach upcoming projects.

Modules Thematic Specialization Strategic Mission Statements Participation and Self-Organization Localization of Sustainability Agenda 2030

Cooperative Planning and Participation Methods Moderation Organization of Events Exhibition Design Communication Concepts Spatial Campaigns

Our key to success is communication. We see our-selves as "translators" that merge expertise in planning with positions from management, economy and society. Tackling complex problems requires us to come up with coherent operation designs that consti-tute a guiding compass for all parties involved. We aim to expose and bring to life communication networks that would otherwise be left behind. By doing so, we generate unexpected and creative solutions.

SHAREHOLDER

M.-Eng. Architecture AKBUrban Construction, Urban Research & Urban Development, Urban Strategies, Digital City

M.-Eng. Urban PlanningUrban Planning, User-Based Urban Development, Urban Discourse, Urban Research

B.Sc. Urban PlanningCand. M.Sc. Urban Design Urban Research, Strategic Planning, Moderation

M.Sc. Urban Design Visual Communication, Organization of Events, Participative Interventions

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M.-Eng. Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Dynamic Development of Open Spaces, Urban Research, Integrative Urban Development, Moderation

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M.-Eng. Spatial Planning, Urban Planner AKNWDialog-Based Urban Development, Communication & Participation, Event Manage-ment, Public Relations

M. Sc. ArchitectureVisual Communication, Dialog-Based Urban Development, Ur-ban Interventions, Architecture and Urban Construction

MANAGING PARTNER

M.-Eng. Landscape ArchitectureOffice Founder, Strategic Urban Development, Moderation,Process Design, Strategy Consul-ting, Open Space Development, Participation and Planning

SHAREHOLDER

Dr.-Eng. Architecture Head of UC Academy, Internati-onal Urbanism, Urban Research, Policy Consulting, Moderation

team

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P R O F. K L A U S O V E R M E Y E R

P R O F. M E L A N I EH U M A N N

A N D R E A S B R Ü N I N G

L U K A SH A L E M B A

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Art History M.A.Bureau Management, Finances, Editing

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B.Sc. Architecture Visual Communication, Strategic Planning, Architecture, Urban Space Analysis

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M.-Eng. Architecture, M.A. Spatial StrategiesIntegrative Urban Development, Creative Strategies in Urban De-velopment, Urban Construction, Moderation

MANAGING PARTNER

Dr.-Eng. Urban PlanningAKB DASLStrategic Urban Development, Urban Planning, Urban Research, Moderation, Policy Consulting

M. Sc. ArchitectureEditorial Design, Visual Com-munication, Urban and Spatial Analysis

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B.Sc. ArchitectureCand. M.Sc. Urban DesignVisual Communication, Strategic Planning, Urban Research, Conceptual Design of Action Formats

B.Sc. Urban PlanningCand. M.Sc. Urban Design Integrative Urban Development, Urban Research, Visualization

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— We solve complex prob-lems of spatial production and urban development in interdiscplinary teams. —

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HanoverOsnabrück

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Ruhr area Soest

Wuppertal

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Mannheim

Darmstadt

Nuremberg

Wetzikon

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Stephans-Kirchen

Karlsruhe

Augsburg

WinterthurBasel

Biberist

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Brussels

Heerlen

Rotterdam Leipzig

Magdeburg

Dessau

Welzow

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We work for federal and state ministries, development and redevelopment agencies, cities and communes, research institu-tes, universities and foundations as well as associations and private contractors. We operate in all of Germany and neighbouring European countries.

STRATEGIC PLANNING Masterplan DA2030+ //// Rethinking Darmstadt Science City Darmstadt, 2017-2019 Working with the Berlin Strategy 2030 Senate Administration for Urban Development and Housing Berlin, 2015-17 Centre Concept Hamburg Agency for Urban Development and Housing Hamburg, 2016-17 Urban Development Concept STEK Bern Urban Planning Administration Bern, 2015-17 Perspectives Munich / Integrative Action Space Concept State Capital Munich, 2015-17 Location Development ESP Ausserholligen Urban Planning Administration Bern, 2015-2017 Spatial Model Karlsruhe 2050 Urban Planning Administration Karlsruhe, 2014 Target Vision Hamburg East Agency for Urban Development and Housing Hamburg, 2014

PARTICIPATION, COMMUNICATION & VISUALIZATION City Forum Berlin Senate Administration for Urban Development and Housing Berlin, 2017-18 Spatial Project Chorweiler Cologne Urban Planning Administration, 2016-2017 Cooperative Planning and Participation Method Parkstadt South Cologne Urban Planning Administration, 2015-2017 Quality Offensive Inner City Elberfeld City Wuppertal 2016-18 Planning & Lab Schützenmatte Urban Planning Administration Bern, 2014 International Experience Exchange Creative Quarters State Capital Munich, 2013

URBAN & SPATIAL RESEARCH Youth.City.Lab BBSR/BMUB, 2013-16 New Urban Agenda Concrete - Case Example from German Perspective Federal Institute for Urban and Spatial Research, 2016 Land Reclamation Robert Bosch Foundation, 2014-2017 Creative User Spaces Vienna departure Vienna, 2013 Landscape Scenarios 2050 IBA Sachsen-Anhalt 2011 - 2013 Urban Catalyst – Interim Use in Urban Development EU Research Project, 2001-2003

POLICY CONSULTATION SDG Localization - Egypt Association for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH, 2017 Workshop Cities as Actors Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation Berlin, Metropolis and Senate Administration for Urban Development and Housing Berlin, 2016 Sustainable Mobility Concepts Greenpeace Germany e.V., 2015-2016 The Urban Dimension of the SDGs Association for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH, 2015-2016 Green Economy Senate Administration for Urban Development and Housing Berlin, 2011

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URBAN CATALYSTFounding Year: 2005 by Prof. Klaus OvermeyerLegal Form: since 2017 Urban Catalyst GmbHRegistered at: Berlin, HRB 188041 B, Amtsgericht CharlottenburgManagement: Prof. Klaus Overmeyer, Dr. Cordelia PolinnaFurther Shareholders: Anna Bernegg, Andreas Brüning, Jörn Gertenbach, Prof. Melanie Humann, Prof. Dr. Philipp Misselwitz, Philip Schläger, Janin Walter

URBAN CATALYST COLLEAGUES

Shareholders and Employees2014 5 2015 52016 11 2017 16

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

Hardware13 fixed Computer Workstations (Apple Macintosh)3 mobile Computer Workstations (Apple Macintosh)Operating System: Mac-OSX 10.8Data Exchange: DSLPrinter: A0 - Plotter, A3 - PrinterScanner und Fax

Software Vectorworks12 Licenses Adobe Creative Suite(Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)16 Licenses Mac Office

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