"If everything is privatized we have less opportunities to come together to exchange and be part of the bigger story, which is the story of making your city."

Charles Landry on the Importance of Public Spaces & Cities in Placemaking programme

With Placemaking Europe

Public spaces are more than just physical places—they are where cities come alive. They shape our experiences, foster connections, and allow diverse communities to interact, negotiate, and thrive together.

In this short video, Charles Landry reflects on the power of public spaces and the transformative impact of collaboration among cities. When cities exchange ideas and experiences over time, something incredible happens: trust grows, perspectives shift, and innovation flourishes.

This process of co-creation—where cities learn from each other and adapt solutions to their local contexts—highlights the beauty of collaborative approach to urban development. And such an approach is at the core of the Cities in Placemaking program. Open call for the next cohort of cities is ending in just 11 days, so make sure to check our website for details!

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Charles Landry

Charles Landry is an international authority on the use of imagination and creativity in urban change. Charles helps cities identify and make the most of their potential by triggering their inventiveness and thinking and by opening up new conversations about their future.

His aim is to help cities become more resilient, self-sustaining and to punch above their weight.

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