Putting Residents’ Voices at the Heart of Urban Transformation in Metzeschmelz
How can citizens be given a meaningful role in shaping the future of their neighborhoods? Through workshops, forums, and digital platforms, AGORA strengthens the connection between urban planning and community engagement.
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.
The digital twin, a catalyst for greater energy efficiency
Yves Biwer, from AGORA, and Jean-Philippe Lemaire, from IDES Engineering, explain how the digital twin optimises urban energy management through simulations on an astonishing virtual double of the district!
Innovative neighborhoods through micro-mobility and next-generation transportation
Working hand in hand on public transportation for the southern region, AGORA and CFL are exploring bold solutions, such as introducing autonomous shuttles designed to complement train services and fit seamlessly with the increasing use of micro-mobility options. And that’s just the beginning!
Low-Carbon Urban Neighborhoods: It can be done!
Drastically reducing the carbon footprint of AGORA’s urban neighborhoods isn’t just a priority—it’s already happening, thanks to a blend of sustainable mobility choices and the circular use of water and energy resources.
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…
Sustainable management of rainwater and wastewater, a necessity of our time
To create the sustainable neighbourhoods of tomorrow, AGORA is developing a new water management strategy, based in particular on innovative solutions for the retention and reuse of rainwater and wastewater. ‘It's all about protecting and making the best use of our most precious resource,’ explain AGORA colleagues Alexandre Londot, Yves…
Metzeschmelz, the future circular district: a closer look at the technical challenges of the Symbiosis project
The dream of turning Metzeschmelz into a district in which waste, water and energy sources are networked and reused as much as possible is looking increasingly achievable from a technical point of view. AGORA experts and engineering partners tell us.
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…