This Update celebrates an Anniversary! The Institute was established eight years ago and officially registered as a Foundation in September 2016. It began with a single employee, Tjark Gall, who was soon joined by others. Since then, it has grown steadily, and today, a highly qualified and motivated team of nine professionals develops, manages, and innovates in research, capacity building, and technical assistance projects – not only in Europe, but also around the globe. We are thrilled to have organised and contributed recently to the World Urban Forum, especially to capacity-building and networking events. The launch of our new initiative on Urban Planning Systems is particularly promising, as it addresses resilience and integrated development of urban territories, placing emphasis on coherent legal planning frameworks. We are eagerly anticipating the prospect of embarking on new and exciting ventures in the coming months!