Solutions for resilient, climate-friendly and liveable cities
Today’s cities face complex challenges: climate adaptation, digitalisation, mobility transition and increasing demands for sustainability and quality of life. TÜV NORD supports municipalities, energy providers, utilities and project developers with interdisciplinary expertise – from permitting issues and environmental/noise protection to safe and sustainable construction.
Sustainable urban development is a central task for the future – for municipalities, energy providers, utilities, project developers and all companies shaping urban living spaces.
Whether climate resilience, digitalisation, resource-efficient infrastructure or liveable neighbourhoods: the requirements for modern cities continue to grow. TÜV NORD accompanies this development with independent expertise, technical safety and comprehensive solutions throughout the entire urban development process.
As a technical service provider and partner at eye level, we support our clients from planning and permitting processes through to implementation and inspection of urban infrastructure. Our services include, among others, environmental and noise assessments, air pollutant analyses, permitting management, sustainability strategies, construction quality monitoring and testing in connection with the energy and mobility transition – for example in charging infrastructure or hydrogen technologies.
We see urban development not only as a technical project, but as a system: aligning environmental compatibility, technical safety, economic viability and social requirements. Together with our clients, we lay the foundation for future-ready, climate-neutral and resilient cities.
And tomorrow, we will continue to accompany urban development projects with new solutions – such as smart neighbourhoods, digital construction processes or integrated energy and mobility concepts.
TÜV NORD stands for safety, neutrality and sustainability – today and in the cities of tomorrow.
Sustainable urban development means more than energy-efficient construction or climate-friendly mobility – it combines ecological, social and economic goals into a holistic approach. Cities are increasingly under pressure to become more liveable, resilient and resource-efficient at the same time.
TÜV NORD understands sustainability as the strategic framework for the city of the future: we help our partners to translate regulatory requirements such as ESG criteria, EU Taxonomy Regulation or the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into concrete, verifiable measures – with technical expertise, independence and system understanding.
Efficient support with complex permitting procedures
From application through to technical review in line with statutory requirements: Go to service
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
Assessment of project impacts on the environment to ensure sustainable project decisions and planning processes: Go to service
Natura 2000 / Habitats Directive Compatibility
Expert assessments of project compliance with protected areas in line with the Habitats and Birds Directives: Go to service
Special Species Protection
Studies to meet species protection requirements in development planning and permitting: Go to service
Emissions, Immissions, Air Pollutants
Forecasts and analyses of pollutant dispersion, including emissions calculations and chimney heights: Go to service
Noise & Odour Assessments – Forecasts and measurements of noise and odour impacts for development planning, permitting or existing projects.
Urban Development Planning (acoustic aspects)
Acoustic assessments for noise prevention and evaluation in urban planning: Go to service
Sustainability strategy & management
Development, implementation and evaluation of company- and project-related sustainability strategies. TÜV NORD supports the integration of sustainability goals, regulatory requirements (e.g. EU Taxonomy, CSRD) and standardised management systems – for credible and effective sustainability in the urban context. Go to service
Environmental Officers / Waste / Water
We provide external officers according to statutory requirements – for emissions control, waste management and water protection. In this way we support cities, utilities and operators in the legally compliant organisation of operational environmental protection: practical, independent and technically sound.
ESG Strategy for Companies
What lies behind ESG – and how to get started? This compact overview shows why environment, social responsibility and good corporate governance are playing an ever greater role in urban development projects. Find out more
Building Physics
Whether energy efficiency, sound insulation or moisture protection – with building physics verifications and simulations TÜV NORD ensures the technical quality of new builds and refurbishments. Go to service
Building Refurbishment
Technical consultancy and expert evaluation of refurbishment measures – for value retention, sustainability and long-term building safety in the existing stock. Go to service
Construction Quality Monitoring
Independent support for construction projects – to ensure early fault detection, quality assurance and compliance with technical standards from planning to handover. Go to service
Building Acoustics
Testing and evaluation of sound insulation and room acoustics – for greater comfort and compliant execution in residential, educational or commercial construction.
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Construction Noise
Expert assessment and forecasting of construction noise – to minimise impacts on residents and comply with legal requirements. Go to service
Charging Infrastructure & E-Mobility
Planning, inspection and operational safety of charging infrastructure – TÜV NORD supports cities, companies and operators in expanding reliable e-mobility. Go to service
Hydrogen in Urban Mobility
Consulting, testing and safety technology for the use of hydrogen in transport – for an emission-free and future-ready mobility transition in urban areas. Go to service
Energy Storage and Storage Systems
Efficient and safe energy storage is a key factor for the urban energy transition. TÜV NORD inspects and certifies stationary and mobile storage systems – for greater supply security, grid stability and sustainable neighbourhood solutions. Go to service
Energy Efficiency in Neighbourhoods
Energy-efficient neighbourhood solutions form the backbone of sustainable urban development. TÜV NORD supports concepts, measures and documentation – from heat supply to building integration. Find out more
Smart cities need interconnected systems: sensors, digital planning and secure data infrastructure are central components of modern urban development. TÜV NORD IT develops forward-looking solutions – from IoT applications and BIM/GIS to cybersecurity in the urban context.
Noise Protection (transport, sport, industry)
Forecasts, measurements and assessments for noise prevention – for quieter cities and low-impact environments in planning and operation. Zur Übersicht
Odour Emissions
Identifying, measuring and assessing odour sources – for greater acceptance in sensitive locations and permit-relevant projects.
Building Pollutants
Identification and evaluation of pollutants in buildings – for safe refurbishment, demolition and healthy living. Go to service