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 […]
Why we keep organising Placemaking Week Europe
Looking ahead to Reggio Emilia and the values that guide us
Innovation for recovery: a place-led initiative for reconstruction after flooding in Valencia
When disaster strikes, rebuilding must mean more than returning to the way things were. After the devastating floods caused by the DANA storm in southern Valencia, we are launching a […]
Placemaking the ‘Smart City’: Can We Humanize Technology the Same Way We Humanize Cities?
What happens when humans and technology work together? When humans are able to intervene in automated decision-making processes? And when technology, too, can become “lighter, cheaper, faster”?
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.
