Samenvatting

The Hybrid City’ proves that there are alternative ways to compact cities without compromising the quality of life, affordability, health and accessibility of the city. For this we have to review conventional ways of housing and living together. Network economies, the rise of digital possibilities and the need for autonomous freedom of movement and freedom of choice of the individual ensure the changing use patterns of the urban user in the urban landscape. The conflict between our existing cities and this changing behavior requires rigorous changes in urban development and the way we live together as we know it. The Hybrid City redesigns an existing housing block in the center of Tilburg as a case for future urban development.