On 4 May, IAKS members met online for the kick-off meeting of the new „Urban Activity Areas“ Expert Circle.

Under the guidance of Maria Keinicke / KEINGART architecture) and Holger Kortbek (Gladsaxe Municipality), both from Denmark, 18 experts from eight countries discussed the latest developments in urban physical activity, and the expectations towards urban activity areas by users and public authorities.

Cities are growing in size and number of inhabitants, building sites are expensive. Sport and leisure areas need to be prioritized at an early stage to secure public realm, open to everybody, low-treshold. User groups and their specific needs might create a conflict.

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Expert circle leader Maria Keinicke from architecture firm KEINGART invites participants to develop new ideas for the changing demand of urban active spaces.