Rethinking Montolivet: The Build of a “We”
Recently, a neighbor from the Montolivet neighborhood in Olot (a small city in northern Catalonia) reached out to us again. The neighborhood, also known by its original name, Sant Pere […]
A Quiet Rebellion – Berlin’s Kiezblocks
In neighbourhoods across Berlin, a quiet rebellion is unfolding in the form of Kiezblocks (or “neighbourhood blocks”). What began as a grassroots response to political inertia and rat-running cars has […]
Trenčín: The City as a Stage
Glimpses from the Trenčín 2026 opening weekend Last weekend, I had the pleasure of taking part in the opening week celebrating Trenčín as the European Capital of Culture for 2026. […]
The Bike-Led Makeover of Paris
Insights from the ReGreeneration project meeting on how Paris combines bold political will, tactical trials, participation and advanced know-how to accelerate climate-led urban change
Inclusive City: Reclaiming Urban Spaces Through Care, Reflection, and Connection
What does it mean to design an inclusive city? Is it about adding more benches, planting trees, or creating bike lanes? While these elements matter, InclusiveCity reminds us that inclusion […]
Public Space and Inclusion in Oslo: The Unseen City Walks
What makes a public space inclusive? Inclusion is a central topic in EU discourse and planning. Public space is one of the main arenas where social cohesion can be fostered […]
2+4 Days in Népszínház street – Educational Experiments on Inclusion
Mobile, site-specific installations in Budapest invited people to pause, connect, and reflect. A simple water feature became a shared space, turning everyday settings into moments of community, collaboration, and collective care.
Why Street Dance matters for placemaking
How does street dance reshape urban spaces—and how can this potential be harnessed for more fair and vibrant cities?
The Place Game: A Citizen-Led Revival of Bucharest’s Historic Square
Grădina Revoluției has yielded valuable lessons for other placemaking initiatives, particularly those focused on reclaiming historically significant urban spaces.
Creative placemaking als economische motor: Flint, Verenigde Staten (🇳🇱 Dutch)
Intro Kunst en cultuur inzetten als motor voor economische groei: het gebeurde nergens zo overtuigend en allesomvattend als in Flint, in de Amerikaanse staat Michigan. Deze stad heeft in haar […]
