ABSTRACT
The flexible city is based on tools for architectural and urban planning and design, including financial and legal tools, which are rigid and able to allow changes in the course of implementation of projects, in case of unforeseen events or new requirements and needs. The principles of the flexible city should be related to the entire life span of an urban project, starting from the early stages. An urban project is carried out in the medium and long term, and it is necessary for its sustainability and the reduction of risks to foresee that use, times and design are flexible. Flexible planning makes it possible to use local peculiarities as a starting point for the redevelopment project, resulting in lower investment costs, shorter construction times and greater support from stakeholders. Adjustments to the initial idea are made through assessments that can be made during construction by creating new initial scenarios.
