OFF Programme fills Reggio Emilia of side-activites during Placemaking Week Europe 2025

This September, Placemaking Week Europe 2025 comes alive across Reggio Emilia with a series of side-events in cloisters, squares, and neighbourhoods. From food tastings and community dinners to music, talks, and urban experiments, the city opens its doors to citizens, visitors, and placemakers alike.
Night Program: Music & Placemaking — MyAmy, Carmix, Kostrok & Luciana Renner

MyAmy, Carmix, Kostrok and Luciana Renner activate Reggio Emilia’s night with music that turns public space into community.
How to Get Around Reggio Emilia

Discover easy, sustainable ways to get around Reggio Emilia during Placemaking Week Europe — from free bike rides and handy shuttles to simple public transport.
The Power of Storytelling in Placemaking

Earlier this summer 2025, Placemaking Europe invited me to take over its Instagram account for a week. These handovers are more than just a social media campaign, they are a […]
Challenge #5: Via Premuda: Bridging Proximity and Urban Transformation

This article is part of our Local Challenges series for Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia, where we explore five urban questions shaping the city’s future. How can a […]
Challenge #4: Rethinking Piazza della Vittoria through Nature and Climate

This article is part of our Local Challenges series for Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia, where we explore five urban questions shaping the city’s future. How can historic […]
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?
Challenge #3: Enhancing Cultures in Via Roma –Communities at the Heart of Public Spaces

This article is part of our Local Challenges series for Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia, where we explore five urban questions shaping the city’s future. How do we […]
Challenge #2: Unlocking the Ex-Gasometro

This article is part of our Local Challenges series for Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia, where we explore five urban questions shaping the city’s future. How can yesterday’s […]
Challenge #1: Reimagining the Station Area of Reggio Emilia

This article is part of our Local Challenges series for Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia, where we explore five urban questions shaping the city’s future. How can a […]