We are proud to share insights from the first edition of Cities in Placemaking—a city-to-city learning initiative that brought together 12 European municipalities to strengthen urban governance through placemaking. Over the past two years, in collaboration with the Council of Europe, Creative Bureaucracy Festival, and the International Society for Urban Health, the program has fostered a shared commitment to rethinking public spaces as key arenas for democracy, social equity, and climate resilience.
This video captures key moments and reflections from the journey, highlighting how cities have worked to break down silos, co-create with communities, and embed placemaking into policy and practice. As we open applications for the next cohort, we invite more cities to take part in this growing movement and help shape the future of inclusive, people-centered urban development.
Join Us in The Hague!
(Past event) If you want to engage with mayors, vice-mayors, cities, and our organization, join us on 11-12 February 2025 in The Hague, the global capital of human rights, for the Cities in Placemaking gathering. Here, city leaders will present the Agenda for Making Placemaking Systemic, setting a vision for the future of public space in urban development.The gathering will showcase local and international placemaking efforts through open events, site visits, and workshops, fostering exchange on how to enhance public spaces for equity, inclusion, and resilience. Venues and sites will be confirmed soon.
