Large-scale projects today—a paradigmatic change in urban development? When large-scale housing estatesgained a bad reputation, small-scale projects advanced into the leading concept of redevelopment in our cities. Today, the wide-ranging new generation of large-scale projects reflects a renaissance of the city. In Germany, reunification and globalisation have begun to generate new large-scale projects. Our cities are making use of the opportunities presented by structural change, and many areas of conversion are being redeveloped. But this is a matter of urban structures rather than of suburbs. Handling urban diversity and social heterogeneity, creating integration and cohesion, paying attention to history and good design; these are permanent tasks of urban development—as shown by the projects presented in this publication. Large-scale projects are models for future living conditions. Their qualities can set standards and any defects may trigger necessary learning processes. Their relevance is universal.
Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs
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