12-13 January 2021 - Rotterdam, the Netherlands - Bridges are not just functional objects, ways of getting from one place to another. Bridges have social impact, economic impact, impact on urban development, on the identity of the city. Bridges are indispensable chains in the urban fabric. Where would cities be without their bridges? ‘Bridging the City’ has a focus on the role of bridges, related to various present-day and future urban challenges.