Talking to landscape architect, urban planner and architect Professor Andreas Kipar, founder and CEO of LAND Germany GmbH, about his global projects is incredibly reassuring. He is certain that thriving landscapes in climate-adapted cities are not so difficult to achieve.

What began in 2012 as a small start-up with South African roots has rapidly developed into an international brand. The Düsseldorf-based lounge furniture manufacturer Vetsak inspires a global customer base – from Düsseldorf to Cape Town and New York – with its innovative approach to comfort, sustainability and modular design.

Start-ups are at the forefront of shaping the future of urban development. With their innovative and powerful technologies and models, they can make a significant contribution to making cities more liveable, sustainable and connected. At the same time, they boost the economy by creating new jobs, attracting investment and improving the climate for innovation. In Düsseldorf, with its diverse start-up ecosystem, there are some excellent examples of this - we present three of them in this VIVID: meet SmartSylvan, Terra Fidelis and MyHome!