The initiative was created with a threefold ambition: to hear directly from citizens about their recovery priorities; to support the work of local governments and civil society already engaged in reconstruction; and to learn from other regions and cities that have recovered from climate-related disasters and turned that experience into lasting transformation.
To harness this collective energy and translate it into lasting change, Innovation for Recovery was developed within the framework of Placemaking Days — a methodology created by Placemaking Europe to connect international expertise with local action. Placemaking Days are collaborative events that apply the participatory spirit of Placemaking Week Europe to tackle concrete, context-specific urban challenges. Each edition combines surveys, workshops, and co-creation sessions to gather evidence, build partnerships, and produce actionable recommendations for cities and regions.
