This book outlines the Development Masterplan work undertaken by the lapa and thier students as a collaboration betweden the EPFL and the CCIG - The Geneva Chamber of Comerce and Industry. The project was a one year study, with urban planning and urban development analysis in the first semester and architctural development, with a specific focus on residential design in the second semester. The book is a collection of this work, along with essays and contributions from leading thinkers and accademics from Geneva and specialists in the key areas affecting the urban development and future of the city of Geneva.