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Everyone is talking about the work-life balance generation. In the battle for talent, companies today have to offer more than ever before. But how and where can this work-life balance really be created and lived? What does the future metropolis look like that could offer this and many coming generations a balance between work and private life?

 

Less work, but more time for family, friends and leisure. These days, many people look for a good balance between work and life. Or in other words: a better quality of life all around. In this topos we discuss how metropolitan areas can support the work-life balance of their residents – and why this is also a key responsibility of the metropolis. Get a free preview of the current issue of topos here.

 

Balance is key

Mindfulness, meditation, social detox – finding a balance in everyday life, between work, family, friends, sports and smartphone, seems to have become the most important asset for many – especially younger – people. Several studies confirm that a supposedly “good” work-life balance is now actually particularly important for many people – for example, more important than their salary. The new target of self-optimization, malicious tongues might think.

 

Work-Life balance is a luxury

Less work, but more time for family, friends and leisure. Or in other words: a better quality of life all around. Most people probably wouldn’t say ‘no’ to that. If that’s possible. Because ultimately, it is a luxury, the balance between life and work. Who can afford to work a four-day week, but only get paid for four days? Very few. Work-life balance is reserved for an elite group. To which I must count myself. And you, presumably, too. Even if only about ten to 20 percent of the world’s population can afford to work actively on their work-life balance, it is already visible everywhere in our cities. You tell me: Have there ever b