"We have met a multitude of people from the cooperative sector, private companies and public managers that want to make Reggio Emilia a better city for all."

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Hello from Reggio Emilia, our next host city for Placemaking Week Europe 2025! This vibrant city seamlessly combines history and innovation, with a deep-rooted culture of collaboration, creativity, and interculturality visible at every turn. Next year, we’ll explore a variety of topics over four days, hosted across different venues throughout the city. We’re excited to dive into this dynamic envir

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