Lecture by Arkadiy Gershman "What is a City for People?" in Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main – A City of Contrasts in Search of Balance

Frankfurt is tightly associated with business, banks, and famous skyscrapers. Yet, behind the facade of Germany’s main financial hub lie the classic pain points of modern metropolises: from endless debates over parking and bike lanes on the embankment to attempts at reviving soulless public spaces. But is a concrete jungle a final verdict, meaning nothing can be done? Of course it can!

On September 17, urbanist Arkady Gershman will hold a lecture in Frankfurt titled "What Is a City for People?" We will talk about the evolution of cities and explore why different European metropolises ultimately arrive at the very same solutions, shattering our usual stereotypes.

What we will talk about:

• How the "trendy" modernist architecture of the 20th century broke the familiar urban environment, and why we are still dealing with the consequences today;

• The hidden methods architects and planners use to guide and control our daily behavior;

• What 21st-century cities are adapting from the cozy European neighborhoods of the 19th century;

• Why conventional bike lanes have suddenly become outdated, and why they are starting to be removed even in Amsterdam.

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If you want to learn how to "read" a city, understand the logic behind the changes around you, and become a truly professional citizen – this is definitely a must-attend for you. Real-world stories from all over the globe, breakdowns of relevant urban planning cases, and a great opportunity to spend an evening with like-minded people await!

About the speaker: Arkadiy Gershman is an urbanist and the creator of the "City for People" YouTube channel. He talks about how cities are structured: why some streets are comfortable and safe while others are not, how quality public spaces work, and how smart people are fixing old mistakes today. For over 15 years, he has been studying cities, developing standards, and consulting municipalities. His goal is to help people better understand their city and how to make it more convenient for living.

Language of the lecture: Russian.
When: September 18, 19:00 (duration: 1.5 hours)
Where: KA eins GmbH, Kasseler Str. 1A, 60486 Frankfurt am Main-Innenstadt II
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Tickets: from €30
Arkadiy's channel: YouTube "City for People"
Organizer: ERMI Events

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