Jan Bunge pt 1 – Storytelling, Simulation, and the Future of City Design
Jan Bunge, a trained landscape architect turned digital strategist, discusses the power of narrative in urban planning. He explains how real-time 3D environments and interactive simulations help decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public understand complex urban projects. With a background in both design and communication, he explores why the way we present ideas is just as important as the ideas themselves.
Urban design and development Digital twins and simulations Sustainability Data-driven decision making AI and digital tools Community engagementJan Bunge pt 2 – Digital Twins, Open Data, and Smarter Cities
Can we create a complete digital model of a city? Jan Bunge examines the promise and limitations of digital twins, discussing how data-driven urban planning can optimise resources and reduce waste. He argues that while a perfect digital twin is impossible, integrating fragmented data into a shared understanding of cities is the key to better decision-making.
Digital twins and simulations Urban design and development Resource management and efficiency Data-driven decision making Sustainability Systems thinkingJan Bunge pt 3 – The New European Bauhaus and Rethinking Urban Development
How do we build better cities when decision-making is short-term and profit-driven? Jan Bunge reflects on the challenges of property development, risk aversion, and the barriers to innovation in the built environment. He considers whether public administration could once again become a space for radical, forward-thinking urbanism, and what role the New European Bauhaus can play in shifting priorities.
Systems thinking Urban design and development Sustainability Lifecycle thinking and long-term planning Ecosystem approach Local and regional solutionsJJan Bunge pt 4 – Participatory Design, AI, and the Role of the Public in Urban Planning
Should non-experts help design cities? Jan Bunge explores how real-time interactive tools are changing public consultation, allowing communities to shape their environments in ways never before possible. From game-engine-driven urban planning to AI-assisted design, he discusses the delicate balance between expert knowledge and democratic participation in shaping the future of our cities.
Co-creation and participatory design AI and digital tools Community engagement Urban design and development Resource management and efficiency Digitalization and innovation