WE RADICALLY RETHINK MOBILITY
We create and run Fieldlabs: original, unsolicited experiments based on our theoretical research about reimagining urban planning and experimenting with the future of mobility.
Zebra Printing Machine
What kind of experiment can fundamentally alter the character of a street? One bold approach: install a massive zebra crossing—created using a bicycle-powered printer.
The Summer Sacrifice
In Western society, ceasing to drive is rarely treated as a deliberate, meaningful act; it challenges identity and social norms. Should such a shift happen spontaneously, or does it require a ritualized act of departure? These questions are explored with striking insight and theatrical brilliance in The Summer sacrifice, a production by De Warme Winkel.
The Week of the Just Street
Each year, the national statistics bureau releases the annual traffic fatality figures. The media responds predictably by inviting the usual experts for a routine, circular debate that resembles Groundhog Day. We decided to shift the narrative with The Week of the Just Street: a campaign to reframe the conversation around fairness, accountability, and the right to safe public space for all.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
You don’t have to change the world on your own.
We believe that making an impact is easier if we learn how to change our streets and cities for the better together. Start with these three steps.
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Learn about YOUR streets.
A collection of curated articles, videos and books we think are the most relevant reads to make you more successful in understanding and changing your own city. Join our app group.
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Got time? Help OUT a fieldlab.
We got tons of plan but little to no hands to cover them all. If you have some spare time and like to make an effort, check our projects and volunteering opportunities or connect with us on Linkedin.
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Join the moshpit.
If you have news or insights from your street, send it in to the editorial board of The Moshpit. We’d love to hear from your street, neighborhood, or city. Check out the latest Moshpits here.
SHOP THE LAB OF THOUGHT
Need to make a statement about your ambition to change the city you live in?Looking for the best possible reads, books and all?
The Lab of Thought is ready to ship to you.
By purchasing these items you are directly funding new Fieldlabs.
A true double whammy.
Science based activism with different flavors
The LAB of THOUGHT
is an independent global platform that brings together leading academics, policymakers, interest groups, and businesses to fundamentally rethink the development of our cities. Through a combination of education, experimental environments, and real-world applications, we cultivate innovative thinking and facilitate strategic knowledge exchange. Our mission is to drive systemic, scalable change—translating insight into action to create more equitable, resilient, and sustainable urban futures.
The LAB of Practice
Transitioning toward new alternative futures is inherently challenging. Embedding new ways of thinking and implementing innovative methodologies demands both time and sustained effort. Recognizing this, we provide targeted support to communities, municipalities, and policymakers—guiding them through the critical early phases of transition. Our approach ensures that organizations build the capacity, resilience, and momentum needed to navigate complexity and drive meaningful, lasting change.
The LAB of
YOU
Changing the world is an ambitious endeavor, and The Lab of Thought cannot achieve it alone. The good news is, we are not alone. We are supported by a growing community of individuals who are committed to influencing mobility policy, reimagining public spaces, and transforming the cities and streets we all share. We aim to empower citizens, activists, and local leaders with the knowledge, tools, and methodologies needed to drive tangible change.
The Lab of You will launch in Q3 2025.
Meet the Team
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Prof. Dr. Marco te Brömmelstroet
Founder/ Academic director
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Welmoed Neijmeijer
Managing Director Lab of Practice
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Frank Kwanten
Chief consultant and Lab director
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Jonne Kuyt
Founder/ Chief Possibility Director
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Ray Berger
Community director
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Matt Crisp
Founder/ Consultancy director
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Alex Premm
Project lead
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Jeroen Pluim
Board member -finance and OPS
