The idea of a virtual handbook has long been circulating among government officials. Minister for Spatial Planning Claude Turmes recently elaborated how the plans have now been pushed forward in cooperation with the “Nordstadt” municipal coalition. The common handbook is supposed to help clarify essential matters that construction firms need to consider ahead of launching their operations. “This way we can answer some of the pertinent questions before a project even starts”, Minister Turmes noted.
The handbook is expected to be of use not only in large communities, but also in smaller municipalities. Minister for Home Affairs Taina Bofferding also commented on the issue, noting that this new tool should facilitate planing for new living zones and help guarantee a higher quality of life in said districts.
Compared to former methods, the handbook now provides clearer insight on ecological material and aspects of mobility. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of appearance and how design can contribute to the well-being of people. New projects can thus rely on the handbook for both inspiration and guidelines.
Important to note is also that the handbook only exists in digital form, meaning it is continuously updated and modernised. It can be accessed online via the Ministry for Spatial Planing and Energy, the Ministry for Home Affairs, as well as the Ministry for Digitalisation.
