đź”´ Livestream | Cities in Placemaking – Official Discussion: Systemic placemaking to tackle urban challenges Livestream
11/02/2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm THe Hague / The Netherlands
Official Discussion: Systemic placemaking to tackle urban challenges
This session will kick off with a presentation of the agenda, setting the stage for a dynamic discussion on the future of placemaking in cities across Europe. Reflections from the Cities in Placemaking programme will be shared, followed by a Mayor’s Discussion, featuring city representatives from The Hague, Rotterdam, Wroclaw, Reggio Emilia, Budapest, and Trencin, who will share insights on their progress, challenges, and ambitions in embedding placemaking in urban development. The session will include an open Q&A, inviting participants to engage with speakers and contribute to the conversation on how to make placemaking a systemic and transformative force in cities.
Hosted and moderated by: Charlot Schans and Fredrik Lindstal
| 16:00 – 16:05 | Welcome by The Hague |
| 16:05 – 16:15 | Presentation of the Agenda for making Placemaking systemic |
| 16:15 – 16:20 | Summary video of the programme |
| 16:20 – 16:55 | Panel discussion |
| 16:55 – 17:30 | Part 1: Placemaking as a Political and Strategic Priority Speakers: • Richard RybnĂÄŤek – Mayor of the City of TrenÄŤĂn • Jakub Mazur – Deputy Mayor of Wroclaw • Chantal Zeegers – Deputy Mayor of Rotterdam • Robert Van Asten – Alderman of The Hague Moderated by Fredrik Lindstal |
| 16:55 – 17:05 | Q&A By Charlot Schans |
| 17:05 – 17:40 | Part 2: From Vision to Action: Placemaking in Practice Speakers: • Nur Icar – Alderman, The Hague (work and participation) • Daniel Radai – Deputy Mayor of District 8 Budapest • Ben Freeman – Council of Europe • Davide Prandi – Councillor in the city of Reggio Emilia Moderated by Charlot |
| 17:40 – 17:50 | Q&A By Fredrik Lindstal |
| 17:50 – 18:00 | Signing |
| Wrap up | Short conversation between Fredrik and Charlot |
