The journey starts before Wrocław
Every edition of Placemaking Week Europe begins long before the opening session. It begins with people travelling from different places, following different routes, and bringing their own perspectives to a shared destination.
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. […]
Getting to Wrocław is Easier Than You Think!
Everything you need to know to get to Placemaking Week Europe 2026
Building Belonging — PWE26 Wrocław’s Themes
When facing rapid changes across Europe and beyond, cities are confronted with a shared question: how do we create places where people not only live, but genuinely feel they belong? […]
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
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.
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 […]
