New Polis Lab
Shaping the Future of Urban Development and Sustainability
We are excited to announce three research projects focusing on the future of cities and sustainability.
Our team is analyzing key aspects of urban development, environmental responsibility, and the evolution of language in relation to sustainability.
We invite you to learn more about these projects and join us in making a difference.
Smart Sustainable Cities in the Balkans
The main goal is to create an interactive map of smart, sustainable cities in the Balkans.
This project explores the development of smart, sustainable cities in the Balkans, aiming to integrate advanced technologies with eco-friendly practices to create efficient and resilient urban environments. Our intention is to highlight achievements, challenges, and hidden resources to better understand the potential for a smart and sustainable future in the region.
We have developed the “Smart Sustainability City” (SSC) index, which will be assigned to each city under study based on empirical data.
We are looking to collaborate with experts, local stakeholders, and city planners to drive positive change in this region.
Sustainable Lexicon
The main goal is to compile a shared vocabulary that reflects modern environmental challenges and solutions.
Language plays a crucial role in shaping our understanding of sustainability. In our Sustainable Lexicon project, we are exploring the meanings of relatively new terminology and concepts related to sustainability and the built environment.
We invite linguists, sustainability experts, and researchers to contribute to this evolving dialogue.
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New Cities
The main goal is to identify both successful and problematic cases of new cities and to uncover the factors that contribute to prosperous development and failure.
The New Cities Projects initiative focuses on the design and planning of entirely new urban centers, with sustainability and innovation at their core. This research explores novel approaches to city-building, integrating smart and sustainable infrastructure, green spaces, and advanced technology.
We are seeking collaborators to explore the future of urban development and contribute to the creation of forward-thinking city models.
We encourage you to dive deeper into these projects, explore the research, and consider participating. Together, we can shape the future of cities and sustainability.
If you are interested to get involved in our project please do not hesitate to contact to our Program Director Natalja Zhidkova on: zhidkova@newpolis.media