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.
Time Machine Tidal Park: Place Futures and Libraries
How do speculative design and libraries intersect in building viable urban futures? From two workshops during Placemaking Week Europe 2024 emerge manifold visions of what Rotterdam’s Tidal Park Keilehaven might look, feel, sound, and smell like in 2050.
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.
What if recovery after a climate disaster comes from people and place?
Lessons from the Oldest Legal Institution in Europe for Post-Flood Recovery in València
