Creative Climate Cities (CCC) is an agency for digital urban development based in Berlin that supports municipalities and enterprises in implementing sustainable and innovative urban solutions1. Founded by Dr. Nadine Kuhla von Bergmann, the organization combines expertise in urban development, visual communication, and process design to address complex challenges arising from climate change, digitalization, and migration1.
The organization operates across three primary service areas. It advises and facilitates strategic processes for federal ministries, municipalities, and city planners in digitalization, climate adaptation, and sustainable urban development1. It communicates and builds relationships by supporting urban innovation projects through matchmaking of implementation partners and designing tailored communication strategies and digital platforms1. It also designs experimental spaces that promote inclusive public spaces and scale innovative urban solutions, incorporating nature-based approaches, new mobility forms, and digital business models1.
CCC's team comprises urban change agents from architecture, design, communication, research, and digital media disciplines1. The organization operates globally from Berlin, collaborating with partners across continents and actively engaging in European research alliances, including the EU mission programme targeting 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 20302. Simultaneously, it conducts knowledge exchange with municipalities in African countries through shared research and mutual learning2.
Notable projects include the Circular City Challenge 2023, Tech & Spaces for Circular Economy (part of Berlin's Industrial City Master Plan 2022–2026), and the Smart City Solutions database—a comprehensive catalog presenting field-tested digital solutions for municipalities.