Placemaking Europe Year in Retrospect – 2025 Edition
Introduction From its very first inception at the global Placemaking Week in Amsterdam in 2017, Placemaking Europe’s mission has been to build capacity, strengthen connections and amplify the voices of […]
Wroclaw opens its story for Placemaking Week Europe 2026
Report from site visit in December 2025 Arriving in Wroclaw in the evening was the best moment to plunge into the Christmas Market that was spanning across all of the […]
Reggio Emilia turns local challenges into global lessons
Placemaking Week Europe turned Reggio Emilia into a living laboratory, with 600+ participants co-creating solutions in five neighborhoods. Through Local Challenges, locals and internationals tested ideas—from quick actions to long-term strategies—showing how participatory approaches make cities more liveable, inclusive, and resilient.
Placemaking Week Europe 2025: a symphony in Reggio Emilia
What to expect from the plenaries and the festival ahead
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.
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 […]
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 […]
