Why we gather: the people behind placemaking
There is a part of Placemaking Week Europe that does not appear in the programme.
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Placemaking Community Dinner
Join us for an intimate, placemaking community evening to connect, share stories and an amazing meal prepared for us by a local NGO Mniej Więcej (More or Less) that will […]
Rooted in Resilience — PWE26 Wrocław’s Themes
Resilience can take many forms. It can mean resilience in the face of climate change, resilience during crises, or resilience built through strong communities and everyday support networks. But what […]
Something Big is Coming, and Here’s a Sneak Peek…
We’ve been really busy behind the scenes with all of the Open Call submissions; while we’re not ready to reveal everything just yet, we can’t help but reveal a bit. […]
Rethinking Montolivet: The Build of a “We”
Recently, a neighbor from the Montolivet neighborhood in Olot (a small city in northern Catalonia) reached out to us again. The neighborhood, also known by its original name, Sant Pere […]
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 […]
The Bike-Led Makeover of Paris
Insights from the ReGreeneration project meeting on how Paris combines bold political will, tactical trials, participation and advanced know-how to accelerate climate-led urban change
Why cultural institutions are meant to take a central role in the housing crisis
Reflections after participating in the 2025 Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) Annual Convening, hosted by the Music Center in Los Angeles. A gathering on the future of cultural districts—held in a city where the housing emergency can’t be ignored.
Place-Led Development Deep Dive: The Making of Elephant Park
Join us for an engaging online event exploring the transformation of Elephant Park, one of London’s most ambitious urban regeneration projects. An area with a rich history and a diverse community, Elephant Park is a […]
