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🏙️ 𝐂𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐚̆ 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐳𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚̆𝐫𝐢 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝-𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬̦𝐭𝐢?

Într-un interviu amplu, 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞, Group Development Director Forte Partners, vorbește despre transformarea pieței din România, despre strategia din spatele dezvoltărilor mixed-use din București și de ce fundamentele solide contează mai mult ca niciodată într-un climat economic volatil.

Este o conversație despre disciplină, risc, calitate și despre cm ar trebui gândite proiectele care trebuie să funcționeze și peste 50 de ani.

🌍 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐚̂𝐭 𝐢̂𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚̂𝐧𝐚̆, 𝐜𝐚̂𝐭 𝐬̦𝐢 𝐢̂𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐳𝐚̆.
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3 December marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities - a reminder that accessibility in the built environment is not a “nice to have”, but a basic condition for participation in society.

For real estate and workplaces, this means thinking about how every space can be safely and comfortably used by diverse groups of people. Accessibility in buildings translates into concrete features, such as:

• Step-free, barrier-free routes from the street and public transport to and within the building
• Entrances, doors, corridors and lifts that are easy to navigate and operate independently
• Clear visual, tactile and audio information for orientation and wayfinding
• Restrooms and support spaces designed for different accessibility needs
• Safe, accessible parking and drop-off areas

Certification systems like Access4you, which has awarded a Design Gold Pre-Certification to U•Center 3, provide a structured, data-driven framework for evaluating these aspects in detail across multiple user groups and building functions.

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm that truly inclusive cities and workplaces start with thoughtfully designed, transparently assessed spaces that work for everyone.

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Geo Mărgescu, CEO & Co-founder of Forte Partners, will join a high-level debate alongside representatives of central and local authorities, including Mr. Stelian Bujduveanu, Interim General Mayor of Bucharest, at the “Orașul meu – Acasă și la birou” event, organized by News.ro on Monday, October 13.

The discussion will focus on Romania’s new Urbanism Code and the country’s evolving urban policy framework, exploring how local authorities and private developers can work together to shape sustainable cities. Participants will address the importance of coordinated planning between the public and private sectors, from legislation and governance to the practical implementation of urban development projects.

At Forte Partners, we believe that constructive dialogue between the business environment and local authorities is essential for shaping the future of Romanian cities, transforming urban spaces into inclusive, sustainable and resilient communities.

Such debates foster a shared vision and help align public policy with the realities of the real estate market, ensuring long-term value for both residents and the economy.