The TOP^ is a summit on developing the layered city, a co-production of Rotterdam Rooftopdays and AIR, Architecture Institute of Rotterdam. It is part of the Knowledge Day of the Rotterdam Rooftopdays and part of the RA Month of AIR.

Cities will grow in terms of population, while space is scarce. How do we organize, design and use the limited space in a qualitative, sustainable and inclusive way? What innovations are needed – from rooftop to ground level – to exploit the potential?

In March and April a series of four online expert meetings took place to explore this broad subject. During the TOP^ we will take it a step further. Together with international peers we will exchange knowledge and work on a manifesto: a call to action and a set of strategic tools and principles to move forward.

Winy Maas will open the TOP^ with his vision. In a parallel series of four dialogues and eight presentations we will reflect, elaborate and add on this vision, resulting in the TOP^ manifesto.

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