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On 28 October 2026, Build4People held an exchange meeting with TP Moral Group (TPMG) to apply and review the Build4People Neighbourhood Evaluation Tool, using the Mekong Quay master plan in Phnom Penh as a practical case study. On behalf of Build4People, the meeting was led by Dr Stephan Anders, a…

From 3–5 November 2026, a high-level delegation associated with the Build4People project will attend the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, one of the world’s leading events for urban innovation. Under the theme “Urban Solutions, Real Impact”, the Expo will bring together city leaders, policymakers, businesses, researchers and…

On 21 October 2026, the Build4People team held its second virtual workshop with Cambodia’s Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) to strengthen collaboration on the implementation of sustainable urban development approaches. 🤝 Three key topics were at the heart of the exchange: 🏙️ 1. Preparing the Build4People…

On 21 October 2026, Build4People held a fruitful strategic exchange with the TP Moral Group (TPMG), a leading Cambodian property development company to explore how sustainability can be further integrated into the planning and development of urban neighbourhoods in Cambodia. A key focus was the potential application of the Build4People Transformation Toolbox (B4P TTB) and its Neighbourhood Evaluation Criteria (NEC) to the Quay Mekong Riverfront City development in Phnom Penh. The initial application of the evaluation criteria to Quay Mekong…

Last week, Michael Waibel, representing the Build4People project, visited the Smart Country Convention in Berlin. The visit also served as preparation for a planned Build4People delegation trip to the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona in early November 2026. A high-level delegation from Cambodia will join the trip to…

Build4People is the only collaborative project within the SURE Sustainable Development of Urban Regions funding programme that has integrated environmental psychology as a dedicated discipline within its interdisciplinary team. Thanks to Anke Blöbaum and her team, Build4People has greatly benefited from a deeper understanding of people’s everyday behaviour, perceptions and…

On 2 October 2026, the Build4People project held its first Virtual Workshop with the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction, CAMBODIA (MLMUPC). We were honoured that H.E. Dr. Ly Rasmey, Secretary of State of MLMUPC, joined this important exchange. The workshop marked an important step in Build4People’s current Implementation Phase: moving from…

In the presence of H.E. Vannak Seng, Vice-Governor of Phnom Penh City, Build4People held an important strategic meeting with representatives of Phnom Penh Capital Hall (PPCH), focusing on the further implementation and digitalisation of the Build4People Transformation Toolbox. At the heart of the discussion was the so-called Twin Transformation: combining digitalisation with sustainability…

To facilitate science–society transfer and raise awareness among relevant stakeholders in the fields of sustainable building and sustainable neighbourhood development, Build4People has been working intensively to publicly document and communicate its transdisciplinary research. Our communication activities span multiple social media channels and address diverse target groups, reaching far beyond our…

Over the coming months, Build4People will take a closer look at Phnom Penh’s potential to become a more child-friendly and inclusive city. Child-friendly cities are important because they create safe, healthy and inclusive environments where children can grow, learn and develop independently. Led by Anke Blöbaum, together with consortium lead Michael Waibel,…