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. […]
Making change from inside city hall? Join the European partnership reimagining how cities plan, collaborate, and care
At Placemaking Europe, we support the people who make cities more human. Practitioners who work with communities, listen, test, translate, and build bridges between daily life and public institutions. Increasingly, […]
Cork: Placemaking as a Tool for Transforming Fragmented Efforts into a Cohesive Urban Policy
Over the past two years, Cork has undergone a transformative journey in placemaking. What once was a fragmented and often unrecognised effort is now evolving into a structured, value-driven approach, explicit in policy, shaping urban development and fostering community engagement.
Bradford: Placemaking as a Bridge Between Culture, Community, and Change
Bradford’s evolving approach to placemaking responds to some of the most pressing challenges of our time—climate change, social equity, and public health. Data-driven decision-making and a test-and-learn methodology are guiding strategic urban interventions, such as enhancing green infrastructure and enabling active lifestyles.
Helsingborg’s Placemaking Journey: How Can a Giant Lamp Be More Than Just Public Lighting?
As Helsingborg continues to evolve its placemaking strategy, one thing is clear: bringing public space to life is not a one-time effort but an ongoing commitment to people, place, and community.
Vinnytsia: Placemaking as Resilience and Transformation
In the heart of Ukraine, where the echoes of conflict still resonate, Vinnytsia embraces placemaking as a guiding force for the future. By embedding placemaking values, the city is not […]
Józsefváros, the 8th district of Budapest: A City-Wide Transformation Rooted in Local Action
The beauty of Józsefváros’ placemaking approach lies in its ability to drive district-wide transformation from the ground up.
Wrocław: Placemaking as a tool to promote social inclusion, environmental sustainability and active citizenship
Over the past two years, Wrocław’s approach to placemaking has undergone a remarkable transformation. Through their journey in the Cities in Placemaking programme, they have reflected on the essence of placemaking and its potential to create lasting impact.
Trenčín: Placemaking as a compass for city-wide cultural activation
Trenčín’s story shows that transformation doesn’t require perfection, it begins with small, thoughtful steps.
12 European Cities Embracing Placemaking to Tackle Urban Challenges
Against division, their mayors and deputy mayors choose to foster public spaces for equity and democracy. They commit to this by innovating policies and processes, involving citizens, and mobilizing place-based investments.
