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.
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.
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
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.
Power of Place: An Introduction to Designing Places For Life
THe Placemaking Europe community is invited to participate in Really Regenerative’s signature regenerative learning journey, Power of Place. Power of Place host and course designer Jenny Andersson, spoke at our gathering in Rotterdam last Autumn and has created a special invitation and offer to the Placemaking Europe community.
Placemaking Europe Year in Retrospect – 2024 edition
Introduction 2024 was a remarkable year for Placemaking Europe. We celebrated our biggest and most successful Placemaking Week Europe edition to date thanks to our fantastic host city Rotterdam, we […]
