What is the City At Eye Level? | Hans Karssenberg | CAEL #1

In this episode, we kick off a new mini-series: The City at Eye Level. First, let’s clarify—what is The City at Eye Level? Hans Karssenberg, an urban planner and partner at Stipo, unpacks this transformative concept. With over 30 years of experience, Hans shares his insights on creating cities that prioritize human experiences, foster social interaction, and balance the needs of people, public spaces, and urban design. We dive into how placemaking begins with a fundamental question: “What makes a place truly feel alive?” Hans highlights the importance of building trust, engaging community voices, and designing urban environments that cater to the social and emotional needs of their inhabitants. From revitalizing neglected high streets to applying frameworks like software, hardware, and orgware, Hans provides actionable lessons on how professionals can shift from traditional planning to co-creating better cities. To the website of CAEL Don’t miss future episodes—⁠⁠subscribe⁠ to the newsletter⁠ for updates and practical summaries.  Reach out at ⁠[email protected]⁠ for discussions or collaborations on people-centric urban development. ⁠ ⁠To City Makers' website⁠⁠  Design: ⁠Erezoo  Original music: ⁠Guy Salomon