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STADTMANUFAKTUR Magazine

Valuable knowledge, exciting successful projects and news on place branding and urban development – personally commented on by the experts at Stadtmanufaktur.

Valuable knowledge, exciting successful projects and news on place branding and urban development – personally commented on by the experts at Stadtmanufaktur.

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    Trends·10. September 2026··

    The demands on economic development are increasing, while the financial leeway available to many municipalities is shrinking. Before this turns into a debate focused solely on cost-cutting, Frank Balkenhol proposes a thought experiment: What if we were allowed to redesign economic development from scratch today—starting with a blank sheet of paper?

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We have been shaping and observing cities for decades. What have we noticed? As unique as each city’s character may be, the challenges they face are strikingly similar. We are dedicated to addressing these challenges—both in our magazine and through our strategic consulting services.

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