Metzeschmelz Stories
Creating an innovative new district on brownfield land: the case of Metzeschmelz
From industrial wasteland to model of sustainability, Metzeschmelz embodies the future of innovative neighbourhoods with circular resource management and reduced environmental impact, explain Alexandre Londot, Yves Biwer and Jean-Philippe Lemaire.
Young people’s vision for Metzeschmelz: a fresh public space!
“In my opinion, it is essential to take into account the voices of young people, who dream of many public spaces designed for them in the future Metzeschmelz district.” These are the words of AGORA urban planner Zahira Malyani, who has become the voice of young people, passionately expressing their…
METZESCHMELZ FIR DECH – YOUTH FORUM IN METZESCHMELZ: OR HOW YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OUR DISTRICT
On 5 July, the Youth Forum transformed the Metzeschmelz industrial site into an incubator for ideas. The event, organised by AGORA, invited the younger generation to take ownership of this future district, putting forward innovative ideas and tackling the challenges of sustainable urban planning.
Metzeschmelz fir dech! Where heritage meets urban innovation
Metzeschmelz is about to experience a spectacular transformation. Coordinated by AGORA, this ambitious project aims to merge heritage and innovation, with an emphasis on sustainability, urban mobility and social inclusion. An inspiring exchange between Yves Biwer and young visionaries outlines a future where green practices and social cohesion define everyday…
Towards urban autonomy: developing an eco-responsible neighbourhood where everything is within reach
Urban autonomy is a city's ability to manage itself while promoting proximity, a mix of functions and easy mobility for its residents. AGORA has made this one of the pillars of its urban planning approach.
How BIM and digital twins are revolutionising urban design in Belval and Metzeschmelz
A quest: to understand how the design of urban neighbourhoods is being transformed in Belval and Metzeschmelz thanks to building information modelling (BIM) and digital twin technology. One method: seek the expertise of Michael Brobst, BIM Coordinator at AGORA. “More than a simple 3D model,” he says, “BIM has become…