The process of urbanisation in emerging countries, which is often established in a disparate, unplanned manner, brings many challenges. Pollution, inequality, mobility, access to housing, lack of infrastructure and services are among the difficulties that most of their populations face on a daily basis. Furthermore, the degradation of the environment in the wake of globalisation and climate change highlights the urgent need to promote urban development in balance with natural environments to ensure the resilience of cities and the protection of the environment for future generations.

In this context, the concept of urban planning and design appears as a fundamental prerogative to ensure sustainable development, environmental protection and the well-being of populations. Restructuring cities in order to mitigate the deterioration and inequalities that have accumulated over time becomes then a priority for public authorities and international bodies.
To this end, a comprehensive set of actions, strategies and mechanisms must be deployed. The identification of specific area needs and constraints requires the implementation of a clear and structured method. Designing and visioning are the two levers of this approach. This involves the identification, location, programming, feasibility and sizing of the projects necessary for the community as well as their implementation schedule. Successfully managing these components contributes positively to the art of building the city. This is a permanent objective and the ethos of Groupe Huit.

Our commitment is focused on urban development that seeks to mitigate existing inequalities and to address the needs of the population and the ambitions of public authorities, while proposing alternatives for building the city of tomorrow in a sustainable and environment friendly way.