Evidence-based analysis, policy advice, and facilitation to help cities and regions act with confidence — across the green and digital transition, demographic change, and territorial cohesion.
We work with national, regional, and city governments (and their partners) to translate rigorous territorial analysis into practical strategies, policies, and implementation tools.
How we work
- Evidence first: mixed quantitative/qualitative methods and transparent assumptions
- Policy-ready outputs: clear options, trade-offs, and implementation pathways
- Collaborative delivery: close coordination with administrations and partners
- International perspective: benchmarking, peer learning, and transfer of practices across contexts
Territorial diagnostics & comparative benchmarking
We deliver clear, decision-ready assessments of how places perform — and why, to inform strategies, territorial plans, national urban policy updates, programme design.
Typical outputs
- Territorial diagnostic (economy, labour markets, demographics, social outcomes, sustainability)
- Comparative benchmarking across cities/regions/urban systems
- Short “insight notes” and policy implications for decision-makers
Indicators, data & spatial intelligence
We build robust evidence bases that combine indicators, geospatial analysis, and place-based interpretation.
Typical outputs
- Indicator frameworks and scoreboards (including “what to track” and how)
- GIS mapping and spatial analysis (settlement patterns, accessibility, functional areas)
- Data storytelling: maps + narratives that make complex evidence usable
Best for
- Monitoring frameworks, territorial cohesion analysis, service accessibility, settlement systems
Strategic scanning & scenario-informed strategy
We help institutions anticipate how major trends may reshape local development — and turn uncertainty into choices.
Typical outputs
- Trend scanning and structured “drivers of change” briefings
- Opportunity/risk assessment for specific territories (e.g., demographic change, twin transition)
- Strategy options and “no-regret” priorities linked to measurable objectives
Best for
- Medium-term strategies, resilience agendas, transition plans
Policy design, monitoring & evaluation
We support public administrations in designing policies that are realistic to implement and credible to evaluate.
Typical outputs
- Theory of change and intervention logic
- Indicators and targets, governance and delivery arrangements
- Evaluation plans (ex-ante / mid-term / ex-post) and learning loops
Best for
- National urban policy, regional development programmes, place-based initiatives
Stakeholder engagement, co-creation & peer learning
We design and facilitate processes that build shared understanding and accelerate implementation.
Typical outputs
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy
- Co-creation workshops and structured consultations
- Peer-learning formats (multi-city exchanges, policy dialogues, learning products)
Best for
- Cross-boundary cooperation, complex reforms, multi-level governance challenges
Capacity building & advisory support
We provide ongoing advisory and training support.
Typical outputs
- Tailored training sessions (data, indicators, territorial diagnostics, policy design/M&E)
- Coaching for internal teams and junior analysts
- “On-call” advisory support during strategy/policy cycles