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 […]
Challenge #3: Enhancing Cultures in Via Roma –Communities at the Heart of Public Spaces
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 do we […]
Challenge #2: Unlocking the Ex-Gasometro
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 yesterday’s […]
Challenge #1: Reimagining the Station Area of Reggio Emilia
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 […]
Why Reggio Emilia? Placemaking Week Europe 2025
This year, our placemaking festival takes place in a city that is more than just a spot on the map—it is a true crossroads of history, values, and potential: Reggio Emilia.
