Integrated urban development + participation processes
Urban Expert advises and supports public and private institutions in the field of integrated and sustainable urban development from the local to the EU level in the following areas:
- preparation, implementation and evaluation of projects and programmes
- development of analyses, policies, concepts, action plans and studies
- development and optimization of governance and management systems
- application for funding from the regional to the EU level
- conception, implementation and documentation of meetings, seminars and workshops
- development, application and implementation of international projects and networks.
>> Overview of work areas and projects
The participation of relevant stakeholders – be it professionals, citizens or third sector organisations – is always an essential part of the realisation of the mission.
Urban Expert works closely with other offices and professionals to deliver up-to-date know-how e.g. in the field of housing, site development, project and financial management and public relations for the successful implementation of the project.
Working philosophy
Urban Expert supports you with „brain and heart“ in mastering your challenges and tasks. Locally adapted, innovative solutions and processes are paramount, not “off-the-shelf” solutions.
Integrated and implementation-oriented solutions
…integrated and implementation-oriented policies, concepts, action plans and projects are developed for holistic and interdisciplinary solutions leading to change.
Participatory and locally adapted approach
…relevant stakeholders are involved in the development and implementation of policies, action plans and projects that are based on local needs and opportunities and build on existing structures and potentials.
Development and implementation from a single source
… we assist and support projects from the conceptualization to implementation; developing advising, implementing, evaluating and adapting policies and projects to new challenges and needs – all from one source!
Open to new ideas
…we like to deal with new challenges and topics and combine research and practice in order to develop and implement innovative, user-friendly and tailor-made solutions and processes.
ABOUT ME
Nils Scheffler
Founder and head of Urban Expert is Dipl.-Ing. Nils Scheffler, registered urban planner in the Berlin Chamber of Architects, DGNB auditor for sustainable urban quarters and trained in environmental and quality management.
In 2003, after successfully completing his studies at the Faculty of Spatial Planning, University of Dortmund, he founded the office Urban Expert. Since then, he has worked at both the local and international levels for public and private stakeholders in the field of integrated, sustainable urban and regional development and participation processes. His clients are mainly municipalities, but also state and federal institutions as well as international organisations (e.g. URBACT, EUROCITIES, GIZ, UIA).
Nils Scheffler is fluent in German, English and Spanish and has very good moderation, communication and project coordination skills due to his vast working experience, in particular through the organisation and moderation of participation processes.
Nils Scheffler
Founder and head of Urban Expert is Dipl.-Ing. Nils Scheffler, registered urban planner in the Berlin Chamber of Architects, DGNB auditor for sustainable urban quarters and trained in environmental and quality management.
In 2003, after successfully completing his studies at the Faculty of Spatial Planning, University of Dortmund, he founded the office Urban Expert. Since then, he has worked at both the local and international levels for public and private stakeholders in the field of integrated, sustainable urban and regional development and participation processes. His clients are mainly municipalities, but also state and federal institutions as well as international organisations (e.g. URBACT, EUROCITIES, GIZ, UIA).
Nils Scheffler is fluent in German, English and Spanish and has very good moderation, communication and project coordination skills due to his vast working experience, in particular through the organisation and moderation of participation processes.
NEWS
Integrated Urban Development + Participation Processes
URBAN EXPERT
Nils Scheffler
Blücherstr. 24
10961 Berlin
Email: scheffler@urbanexpert.net
Phone +493047386041
Mobil +4917640184440
