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Wednesday, September 25
 

09:00 CEST

Morning Meditation
Wednesday September 25, 2024 09:00 - 09:45 CEST
Katoenhuis Terrace Picnic Tables
Start the morning off feeling grounded. Ping will give a short introduction to meditation before guiding you through a 30-minute practice. The perfect way to begin a day of exploration ahead!
Speakers
avatar for Jia-Ping Lee

Jia-Ping Lee

Director, Jia Ping Lee
Specialities:1. Strategy: Destination, City and Organisation Culture.2. Urban Rejuvenation - Economic Grant Creation and Implementation, Placemaking and CurationI am passionate about people and places. My area of focus is in the intersection between Leadership, Placemaking, Organisation... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 09:00 - 09:45 CEST
Katoenhuis Terrace Picnic Tables 51.907499, 4.430716 Nieuw Mathenesse, Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, Side Activity

09:00 CEST

Greenery Activation: Volunteering at the Community Garden Voedseltuin
Wednesday September 25, 2024 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Community Garden in front of Keilepand
Work in the garden in the mornings alongside other volunteers! 

Get to know the locals and hear about the vision and stories of the place and its people. 

Capacity: Each morning, there is space for 5 participants. 
Please arrive promptly at 9:00 in order to receive instructions from the gardener.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Community Garden in front of Keilepand Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, Side Activity

09:00 CEST

Check-In Open
Wednesday September 25, 2024 09:00 - 17:00 CEST
Keilepand
Check-in at the registration desk at our main venue - Keilepand - to receive your wristband for access into the festival, as well as other relevant information for the week.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 09:00 - 17:00 CEST
Keilepand Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Ongoing

10:00 CEST

The System and Us. Bold Moves Towards Change.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 10:00 - 11:15 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall)
As our cities are caught up in a polycrisis, it provides momentum to truly act differently. Rotterdam is known as a city not shying away from bold moves to rethink itself. Currently the city is leading the way in its climate adaptation efforts, going all hands on deck to prepare the city for changing weather conditions. As this years’ festival will showcase, taking a placemaking approach to tackling climate change will yield the opportunity to address multiple challenges at once. After all, ‘When you focus on place, you do everything differently’ (Fred Kent). Placemaking has the potential to be truly regenerative, strengthen our democracies, and turn dysfunctional systems upside down. As the first morning panel, Gabriella Gomez Mont, Jenny Anderson and Johan Verlinde will set the stage for a week of insightful discussions and proactive engagements. Daring us to be bold in the impact we make, and think about our ability to challenge the status quo. 
Moderators
CS

Charlot Schans

Director of Placemaking Europe, Placemaking Europe
Speakers
avatar for Gabriella Gomez Mont

Gabriella Gomez Mont

Chief Creative Officerfor Mexico City and Founder and director of Experimentalista, Experimentalista
Gabriella Gómez-Mont is the former Chief Creative Officer for Mexico City and the founder and director of Experimentalista, a transdisciplinary and nomadic studio that has collaborated with progressive governments, universities, foundations, grassroots movements, and arts collectives... Read More →
avatar for Jenny Andersson

Jenny Andersson

I am passionate about the fractal potential of place as a critical node in transforming economy, ecology and culture towards regenerative futures. Inspired by the principles that have created the conditions conducive to life for 3.8 billion years, everything we do through our organisation... Read More →
JV

Johan Verlinde

Program Manager Rotterdam Climate Adaptation Plan
Johan Verlinde works for the City of Rotterdam as the program manager of the Rotterdam Climate Adaptation Plan. The goal of the plan is to take the next step in preparing the city for climate hazards like heavy rainfall, heat and drought. This is done in close collaboration with citizens... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 10:00 - 11:15 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Plenary

11:00 CEST

Good Place Bench
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00 - 16:00 CEST
Keilepand
A Good Place Bench is the physical extension of Good Place, a podcast series of conversations on a public bench, about life and the place you live in. City makers, urban planners, municipalities, campuses, corporate environments, student housing networks and cultural locations and more can now get their very own Good Place Bench. During Placemaking Week Europe we host the Good Place Bench to meet the network for conversations about what a good place is. Stories that we will capture in video and audio, to be shared with a wider audience across different channels. Are you in a good place? Join, connect and share your story!

Interested in sharing your story? Join the Good Place Bench + get in touch via acitymadebypeople@gmail.com or Instagram @goodplace.cc
Speakers
avatar for Robin Cox

Robin Cox

A City Made By People (Good Place)
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00 - 16:00 CEST
Keilepand Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Ongoing, Side Activity

11:15 CEST

Break Time @ Keilepand
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:15 - 11:45 CEST
Keilepand
Enjoy your morning break at Keilepand between our plenary and our first morning sessions block.

Upstairs in our Main Hall, you will be able to purchase filter coffee using your Placemaking Week Europe reusable coffee cup. Downstairs, specialty coffee and pastries are also available for purchase.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:15 - 11:45 CEST
Keilepand Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands

11:30 CEST

Placemaking Hackathon - Space is the Place
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:30 - 14:30 CEST
Kunst & Complex
Placemaking Collaboration On Location: Work will be done where it matters and where placemaking is applied. Meet future placemakers and co-create...

As part of a student-Placemaking-Hackathon session, daily meet-ups are organised - welcome anytime between 11.30 am till 14.30 pm - on the vacant site of the former Keilewerf. In joining, you will contribute to the development of this unique place in M4H, get to know parties that are active in the area and learn from the inspiring history of the Keilewerf initiative.

In the M4H district in Rotterdam, a collective of creative makers has been active in the Keilewerf for 10 years. A success story that unfortunately took a different turn as a result of a disastrous fire in June 2023. The story of the Keilewerf wille be shown in a retrospective exhibition called “10 years of Keilewerf”.

Approximately 100 students from the minor Urban Development and the minor FM & Urban Placemaking will engage in developing concepts for the Keilewerf site. Kunst & Complex location (Keileweg 28) is our homebase. The results of the collaboration between participants of the PMW and students will be part of the retrospective exhibition.
Speakers
PL
CD
AB
MM
avatar for Solange Frankort
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:30 - 14:30 CEST
Kunst & Complex Keileweg 26, 3029 BT Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Ongoing, Side Activity

11:30 CEST

There is No Place Like Keilewerf
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:30 - 17:00 CEST
Keilewerf 2
There is no place like Keilewerf!

We’re celebrating our 10th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, we’re organizing a special program from September 21 to 27. This is part of both the Groot Rotterdams Atelier Weekend (September 21-22) and the Placemaking Week Europe (September 24-27).

We have an amazing program lined up for you:

- Exhibition: A showcase of the past, present, and future of Keilewerf.
- Discover Keilewerf: Explore the wide range of creations made at Keilewerf, from artworks and handcrafted products to innovative projects.
- Listen to Stories: Hear from makers and visitors—get inspired by their experiences and creations.
- Visual Showcase: View visual materials and products, providing an overview of the creations and developments at Keilewerf.
- Future Vision: Learn more about our vision for the future of Keilewerf and the M4H area—how we plan to keep growing and making an impact.
- Collaborative Artwork: Admire a collaborative artwork created by the current makers of Keilewerf 2.
- Hackathon: Watch as students from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Urban Development, Placemaking, Facility Management, and Urban Planning, collaborate with residents to develop new ideas for the Keilewerf 1 site.

Come and celebrate with us! Discover the stories, admire the creations, and see how Keilewerf contributes to Rotterdam.

Date:September 21 – 27
Location: Keilewerf 2, Keilestraat 5A, Rotterdam
Speakers
avatar for Solange Frankort
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:30 - 17:00 CEST
Keilewerf 2 Keilestraat 5A, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Ongoing

11:45 CEST

Revisiting Densification in the Post-Covid Era
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 12:15 CEST
Keilepand Steps
This session reports on a project that challenges the orthodoxy of property densification, following investigation of the future of the city centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Newcastle New South Wales, Australia. During the covid period, urban design literature asserted that city centres need more public places and particularly green spaces. However, there is little evidence of a change in strategy in the post-covid era. This project explores alternatives to increasing densification, to enhance people’s mental and physical health, and enjoyment of city centres, while mitigating the effects of climate change. This is in the context of the fourth industrial revolution and reduced demand for commercial and retail buildings.

The session will use visual information, from the two Newcastles, and other cities in Europe and the Americas, to explore what is happening in densification trends following the pandemic. It will explore the principles involved in city centre transformation that establish any particular strategy, but most importantly creating place and making it last. There will be a short presentation of findings that poses questions for discussion among the participants, enabling them to express issues that are important to them. The discussion could include environmental, social, political and economic perspectives.

Note: This session will use headphones for audio
Speakers
BG

Bob Giddings

Professor, Northumbria University
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 12:15 CEST
Keilepand Steps Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Placemaking Essentials, Short Session

11:45 CEST

Climate Adaptive Cities: An Expert Workshop on Greening through Placemaking
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Mezzanine (Main Hall)
This session aims to explore and develop innovative strategies for integrating green spaces into urban environments through placemaking. By sharing our insights from the European projects Regreeneration and Greendense, participants will comprehensively understand the challenges and opportunities related to greening dense urban areas. Specifically, the cities involved in the projects are 10: Paris (FR), Barcelona (ES), Alverca (PT), Bucharest (RO), Dordrecht (NL), Bruges (BE), Mechelen (BE), Bremen (DE), Cork (IE), Nantes Métropole (FR).

This session will foster a collaborative environment where participants can exchange ideas and develop new approaches to urban greening, ensuring lasting impact. By integrating cultural capital and green infrastructures, the session aligns with the theme of co-creating inclusive, resilient, and dynamic urban spaces. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a deeper appreciation for the power of greening in urban development.
Speakers
avatar for Khadidja Konate

Khadidja Konate

Architect and Placemaker, Stipo
I am an architect revitalising neighbourhoods through participatory processes focusing on urban regeneration and Placemaking. I am a member of the Placemaking Europe Network, Associate Partner at STIPO and co-founder of the company's Italian unit, specialising in developing human-scale... Read More →
avatar for Minouche Besters

Minouche Besters

Managing Partner, STIPO
Minouche Besters is partner and urbanist at STIPO team for Urban Development. She is an experienced designer and facilitator of collective processes.
avatar for Marta Popiolek

Marta Popiolek

Project Lead, Placemaking Europe
RB

Rosaria Battista

Placemaking Europe
With a Bachelor’s in Political Science and an MSc in Urban Management and Development, Rosaria embarked on her urbanism journey through her thesis “Global Cities and Environmental Justice,” critiquing Rome’s waste mismanagement. Throughout her studies, she discovered placemaking... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Mezzanine (Main Hall) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Climate Adaptation, Workshop

11:45 CEST

Making Place for a (Water) Resilient Urban Future: Reflections on Learnings & Practices from Latin American Cities
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Katoenhuis White Hall
In this session, participants will explore water-sensitive urban development challenges and strategies from UrbanShift Latin American cities, including San José, Belém, Florianópolis, Mar del Plata, Teresina, and Salta. These cities will demonstrate how they integrate local communities in planning urban spaces that address climate risks while promoting socio-economic benefits.

The session will feature an interactive panel discussion focused on three key scenarios: river basin management, waterfront and coastal development, and sustainable urban drainage. Each city will present its specific issues and approaches, with opportunities for the audience to engage through questions, reactions, and polls via a digital platform like Menti.

Participants will also participate in a hands-on exercise, collaborating with experts and city representatives. Divided into three groups, each addressing one of the scenarios, they will use maps and tools to co-create solutions. This exercise will emphasize balancing community needs and socio-economic benefits with building urban resilience.

The session will conclude with an open discussion on the groups' results, providing a platform for exchanging knowledge, testing tools, and showcasing best practices. This collaborative session will offer a unique opportunity for the Placemaking Week Europe participants to connect with Latin American experts and cities, fostering dialogue and future collaborations across regions.
Speakers
PL

Pablo Lazo

Urban Development Director, WRI
MM

Miriam Miranda

Project Coordinator, TEVU
MA

Marcela Aboim

Project Director, CITinova
MJ

Maria José Leveratto

Ciudades Sostenibles, Urban Planning Coordinator
BH

Bruno Hernandez Incau

LAC Regional Coordinator, WRI
EA

Eillie Anzilotti

Communications Lead, UrbanShift
DC

Diana Chavez Acosta

Grants and Finance Specialist, World Resources Institute
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Katoenhuis White Hall
  Climate Adaptation, Panel

11:45 CEST

Reconsidering the Value of Underground spaces in a Sustainable & Climate-Responsive Urban Future
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Katoenhuis Art Hall
Ever wondered what’s beneath your city streets? With more than half of the world's population living in urban areas, cities are getting creative with the limited land above ground. From bustling Latin American metropolises to sleek European capitals, urban spaces are growing upwards and downwards!

Join us as we venture into the underground wonders transforming our cities. Discover Seoul’s high-tech metro farm where robots are cultivating plants in once-abandoned subway spaces. Explore how Paris is reviving its forgotten quarries and tunnels, and how Singapore and Helsinki are leading the way in reimagining subterranean spaces.

In a world where Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo calls underground spaces an “incredible wealth,” and Hong Kong is digging deep for essential infrastructure, we’ll dive into the potential of these hidden realms.

This panel will cover:

1. What is Underground Urbanism? Uncover how utilizing these spaces can create sustainable, resilient, and equitable cities.
2. Effective Implementation: What makes underground development successful?
3. Future-Ready Planning: How can planners and city administrators harness subterranean spaces for disaster risk reduction and sustainable growth?

Get ready to dig into the future of urban living—because sometimes, the best solutions are right beneath our feet! 🌍🔍
Speakers
avatar for Abidemi Agwor

Abidemi Agwor

CEO, ROWGA
I am interested in learning more about policy development focused on exploring integration of subterranean features into the urban layout of cities .
avatar for Han Admiraal

Han Admiraal

Co-chair, ITACUS
avatar for Antonia Cornaro

Antonia Cornaro

Urbanist, ITACUS
I'm passioinate about cities, public art and spaces, and underground urbanism.
avatar for Mahak Agrawal

Mahak Agrawal

Steering Board Member (Urban Adaptability), ITA Committee on Underground Spaces
Mahak Agrawal is an urban planner, climate science and sustainability expert, global thought leader and LinkedIn Top (Green) Voice, and former United Nations fellow. As a Shardashish Scholar and Environmental Fellow at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs... Read More →
avatar for Akhilesh Shisodia

Akhilesh Shisodia

Stedenbouwkundige, Generation Energy
I am an urbanist with expertise in subsurface urban functions and sustainable design. At Generation Energy, I design innovative regional energy visions.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Katoenhuis Art Hall
  Climate Adaptation, Workshop

11:45 CEST

Diving into Afrikaandermarkt, Part 1: Field Trip
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 1
Schedule:  
   - Departs at 11:45 SHARP from the Keilepand Outdoor Point 1
   - Returns to Keilepand by 14:30 in time for the afternoon sessions

Capacity: Limited to 15 (first come first serve)

Description:  Visit and learn about Rotterdam's most culturally diverse market and grab a bite to eat (on your own).  We'll also use a Market Place Audit tool to assess how the market works as a public space and discuss some initial ideas on-site that we will further develop during an interactive workshop scheduled for Friday @ 11:45 in the Keilepand Mezzanine (Diving into Afrikaandermarkt, Part 2: Workshop).

By foot and tram, it takes about 45 minutes each way, so we're encouraging participants to use bicycles or share Ubers to get to the market and have more time there.

Market meeting point: Since we may be traveling to the market separately, we'll meet there in front of Cafe Bloemfontein, Bloemfontein Street 1, at 12:30 pm.





Speakers
avatar for Steve Davies

Steve Davies

Principal, Place Solutions Group
I am a Co-Founder of Project for Public Spaces. Since 2018, I have been an independent consultant. I am currently President of the Placemaking Fund and a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Urban Placemaking and Management program at Pratt Institute. My current interests include public... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 1 Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Creating Place & Making It Last, Outdoor Activity

11:45 CEST

Improvising the City with Street Scene Theatrics
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Inspiratie (Ground Floor)
The aim of the "Improvising the City with Street Scene Theatrics" workshop is to empower participants with innovative tools for community collaboration through the fusion of improvisational theatre and placemaking principles. Inspired by Jane Jacobs' insight that a good sidewalk's "ballet" is filled with improvisations, this session seeks to enhance participants' ability to engage with diverse community actors in creating vibrant, dynamic public spaces.

By integrating the foundational improv rules—such as "Yes, And...," "Make Statements," and "Support Your Scene Partners"—into the placemaking process, participants will develop skills to think creatively, respond adaptively, and build trust within their communities. The workshop includes interactive improv games and group activities that encourage spontaneity, teamwork, and playful problem-solving.

Through theatrical-improvised scenes, attendees will experience firsthand how these techniques can be applied to real-world placemaking scenarios, fostering a collaborative spirit and generating fresh, inclusive ideas for urban design. Ultimately, the workshop aims to equip urban planners, community organizers, and placemakers with the confidence and creativity to transform public spaces into thriving community hubs.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Smolar

Ryan Smolar

Co-Director, PlacemakingUS
avatar for T.J., Mcquire

T.J., Mcquire

Senior Urban Designer, Evergreen Canada
@tjhfx on twitter and instagram
avatar for Helene Gallis

Helene Gallis

Senior Advisor on social sustainability, Fragment AS
Helene Gallis is a Norwegian awardwinning entrepreneur, environmentalist and placemaker. Her work focusses on green public spaces that facilitates diverse stakeholder interaction while increasing urban biodiversity. Her experience includes international research projects, consultancy... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Inspiratie (Ground Floor) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Workshop

11:45 CEST

Let's Picnic: Unlock the City, Discover the Library!
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 2
Join us for a walk taking us in unexpected directions and ending in a picnic where we'll sit together, share food and ideas, and create a temporary space where we imagine the city as the future library. This is an exploration of how we harvest and share the city's creativity, knowledge, imagination, and stories.

What if you didn’t see the library as a building, but as a function, with the city as its biotope, where citizens are active curators of local knowledge?

Picture yourself as a future librarian, using all your senses to gather knowledge during our walk, deciding what makes it into your unique library collection. What do you see, smell, hear, taste, and feel that fits in your library? And what is the sixth sense of the library?

As permanent knowledge hubs, libraries can ensure continuity in placemaking processes, contributing to collective intelligence. With this walkshop, we aim to gain valuable experience to use with the Ministry of Imagination and in the future central library of Reykjavik.

The picnic setup creates the informal context that enables respectful dialogue and leads to meaningful interactions. Put your blanket down, take your shoes off, have a drink, and share your ideas!
Speakers
MK

Martyna Karolina Daniel

Reykjavik City Library
DS

Dögg Sigmarsdóttir

Reykjavik City Library
JD

Jan David Hanrath

Minister / Architect, Ministerie van Verbeelding
FD

Florian de Visser

Ministry of Imagination
RB

Rob Bruijnzeels

Ministry of Imagination
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 2 Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Outdoor Activity

11:45 CEST

A Roadmap of the Ambitions of the Keilekwartier from Now Until 2050
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Cube (Main Hall)

If we want to create meaningful impact in the field of climate change mitigation, public participation and sustainable and circular urban development there is an urgent need to bridge small scale civic initiatives (in placemaking) with larger infrastructure and area development initiatives and enable participation and civic development in these projects. While civil society initiatives are increasingly being recognised in the field of place-led development, civil society actors and initiatives in the area of infrastructure still receive too little acknowledgement and support. But what can we learn from these initiatives and what (regulatory) framework do they need? In this session we will take a closer look at one of the most interesting area development projects in Rotterdam (Keilekwartier / Merwe-Vierhavens) and learn from international best-practice examples. We will investigate how civic infrastructure initiatives (e.g. energy communities) can foster resilient area development and create benefits and a just transition for the local community. How can these large scale developments still include citizen initiatives in a meaningful and just way? Can we develop good overarching frameworks for these developments?

Speakers
AV
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Cube (Main Hall)
  Placemaking Essentials, Workshop

11:45 CEST

City Tour: Behind the Scenes - Keilewerf Tour
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 3
Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served)

Starting Point: In front of Keilepand

Celebrate Keilewerf’s 10th anniversary with an exclusive tour during Placemaking Week Europe. This tour offers a comprehensive overview of our past, present, and future. Explore the creative workspaces, learn more about the makers and their projects, and discover how we are shaping our future. We look forward to welcoming you and taking you on an inspiring journey through our unique creative community. Date: Wednesday, September 25 , time TBC Location: Keilewerf 2, Keilestraat 5A, Rotterdam Cost: Free, but registration required Note: Limited to 20 participants
Speakers
LV
avatar for Solange Frankort
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 3 Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Placemaking Essentials, City Tour

11:45 CEST

Vice Mayor panel: City Leadership in Placemaking
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall)
This dynamic session features city mayors from across the continent in a roundtable discussion that will spotlight mayoral perspectives on the role of placemaking in urban governance and approaches to public space policy. Mayors and municipal representatives from cities across Europe will share their insights on fostering community-centric cities, integrating placemaking into policy, and the ways in which leadership in transforming urban landscapes can help to create better cities for everyone. This is a fantastic chance to hear from top municipal leaders who are on the front lines of creating liveable, resilient cities through innovative and sustainable placemaking strategies.

Note: This session will use headphones for audio
Moderators
avatar for Lisette van Rhijn

Lisette van Rhijn

Strategy Advisor, Placemaking Europe & STIPO
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Rádai

Daniel Rádai

Deputy mayor, Budapest District 8 Józsefváros
FL

Fredrik Lindstål

Former Deputy Mayor in Stockholm
avatar for Jakub Mazur

Jakub Mazur

Deputy Mayor of Wroclaw, President of METREX, Municipality of Wrocław
Born 21.05.1977 in Wrocław.Graduate of the University of Economics (former the Academy of Economics) in Wrocław from 1995 to 2000 and University of Wrocław, Faculty of Law and Administration, from 1997 to 2002. Participant in numerous training courses.Professional experience:25... Read More →
PL

Pascal Lansink-Bastemeijer

Vice mayor, Municipality of Rotterdam
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, Panel

11:45 CEST

Urbanistica Podcast
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 18:00 CEST
Keilepand Fireplace (Ground Floor)
Urbanistica Podcast, hosted by urbanist Mustafa Sherif, spotlights placemakers by exploring their projects, challenges, and passions. With listeners from 140 countries, the show features special episodes from Placemaking Week in Rotterdam and is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Share your story and projects on the podcast during your visit to Placemaking Week Europe in Rotterdam. Send an email to info@mustafasherif.com to book a 30-minute recording time in the studio at Keilepand Fireplace (Ground Floor).

Urbanistica Podcast, hosted by urbanist Mustafa Sherif, spotlights placemakers by exploring their projects, challenges, and passions. With over 450 episodes and listeners from 140 countries, the show features special episodes from Placemaking Week in Rotterdam and is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We look forward to hearing your story on the podcast!
Speakers
avatar for Mustafa Sherif

Mustafa Sherif

Urbanistica Podcast host, Placemaking Sweden Director, Urban Planner Studio Manager AFRY Stockholm.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:45 - 18:00 CEST
Keilepand Fireplace (Ground Floor)
  Ongoing, Side Activity

12:30 CEST

Power of Design
Wednesday September 25, 2024 12:30 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Steps
This session will delve into the co-evolution of spatial and institutional dynamics in urban development, highlighting how design entrepreneurship acts as a catalyst for urban transition. We choose the Luchtsingel project in Rotterdam, initially launched as temporary urban infrastructure that revitalized local development before becoming permanent, as our case study. This city-making initiative combined public (crowdfunding and community-building practices), bureaucratic (the City Initiative), and professional (the 5th IABR) forces, providing a rich context to identify the actors and their strategic actions throughout the transition process. By dissecting these interactions, we aim to uncover the mechanisms that drive changes in urban landscapes and influence policy-making. The session will offer researchers, professionals, officials, the public, and communities insights into how emergent design decisions can lead urban transitions by interacting with socio-cultural and spatial-political conditions. Our goal is to encourage the transformative potential to nurture more urban experiments for sustainable development. We aim to provide both theoretical frameworks and actionable insights at PWE ‘24, to understand and drive urban change through design experiments.

Note: This session will use headphones for audio
Speakers
avatar for Yun Sun

Yun Sun

PhD Researcher, University of Groningen
Wednesday September 25, 2024 12:30 - 13:00 CEST
Keilepand Steps Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Creating Place & Making It Last, Short Session

13:00 CEST

Lunch @ Keilepand
Wednesday September 25, 2024 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Keilepand
Join us for a pop-up lunch-spot in the middle of the street!
You have some great options for a fresh- and responsibly-made lunch at Keilepand:
  1. Make it easy! Pre-pay for a sandwich through this link and avoid long lines at lunch time. If you order ahead, your food will be ready and waiting for you to pick up at Keilepand during our lunch break.
  2. You can also order your lunch onsite at lunch time. Be aware that this will likely require more time than orders placed in advance via this link.
  3. Would you like to dine at Keilepand's restaurant Cult=us? Make your reservation on its website via this link!
Wednesday September 25, 2024 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Keilepand Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands

14:00 CEST

Greenery Activation: Roll Up Your Sleeves - Facade Garden for New Lab @ HBS!
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:00 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab @ HBS - Front Entrance
Meeting Point: New Lab @ HBS - Front Entrance

As part of Placemaking Week Europe, HBS; New Lab, Stichting Tussentuin, and Aktiegroep Oude Westen are transforming a 26 m² concrete outdoor space into a vibrant green facade garden.

Want to join in? Roll up your sleeves, help turn this paved area into a lush, inviting spot, work together with local Rotterdam residents, and give something back to the city.

Feel free to join in whenever you like, stay as long as you want, and help us plant some greenery during our time at HBS @ New Lab!
Speakers
H
NL
ST
AO
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:00 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab @ HBS - Front Entrance 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, Side Activity

14:30 CEST

Building Connections, Living Cultures
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:00 CEST
New Lab Little
Join us for an insightful session on the Elephant Recovery Project, where we explore how collaborative, cross-sector efforts between University of the Arts London, local businesses, and London’s Elephant and Castle community are fostering growth and resilience. Participants will gain valuable knowledge around creative placemaking, digital marketing, branding, and community engagement—key components of the project’s success. This session will delve into how the initiative, in partnership with Elephant and Castle Business Forum and The Means, worked alongside small businesses and community groups facing challenges following the closure of the historic shopping centre, post-Brexit and post Covid-19.

We’ll explore how to navigate the complexities of urban regeneration while celebrating and preserving the unique cultural identity of Elephant and Castle. Opening up discussions to share strategies around how to engage diverse communities, ensuring inclusivity and sustainability in redevelopment efforts.

This is a must-attend for anyone interested in community-driven urban planning, Higher Education placemaking and civic practice, the power of collaboration, and the future of small businesses in changing urban landscapes. It will also be of interest to creative students looking to understand how to connect their practice locally.
Speakers
ED
MW

Matira Wheeler

Placemaking & Community Engagement Partnerships, London College of Communication (UAL)
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:00 CEST
New Lab Little 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, Short Session

14:30 CEST

The Three Curious Ones: Creating Learning Spaces with Wonder & Nature
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:15 CEST
Keilepand Steps
Join us in this inspiring session where we will present the Native Learning Garden project, a transformative initiative that has been implemented over the past three years in 10 rural schools in southern Chile. This project revitalized empty and neglected spaces within the schools, turning them into active learning environments that foster a deep connection with nature. Through hands-on activities, students are encouraged to explore, collaborate, and engage with their surroundings in ways that enhance their territorial identity and develop essential 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Participants in this session will gain insight into the impact of these gardens on rural education and how they serve as living laboratories for students to connect with their natural heritage while fostering curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning. Come discover how nature can be a powerful tool for education and help inspire the next generation of learners!

Note: This session will use headphones for audio
Speakers
FP

Florencia Pérez Santos

Director of Social Impact and Sustainability, Brotario
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:15 CEST
Keilepand Steps Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Climate Adaptation, Short Session

14:30 CEST

City Tour: Tour the Bajonet - A Climate-Proof Neighborhood
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab @ HBS - Front Entrance
Capacity: 20 people

Starting Point: New Lab @ HBS - Front Entrance


Discover how we’re transforming the Oude Westen into a climate-proof neighborhood. Through community-driven projects, we’ve turned paved areas into green, rain-absorbing spaces. With gardens, green roofs, and water storage systems, we’re building resilience against climate change.

Together with the Municipality, Aktiegroep Oude Westen, Wolbert van Dijk, and the local residents, we’ve completed nine projects over the past seven years. By tapping into the talents and enthusiasm of the community, we’re not just greening the neighborhood—we’re bringing people together.

Join us to see how these efforts come to life, as featured in the book Climates.


Speakers
WV
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab @ HBS - Front Entrance 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Climate Adaptation, City Tour

14:30 CEST

Empowering Communities for Climate Resilience and Green Cities: Bottom-Up Approaches, Technology, & Inclusion
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Katoenhuis White Hall
In a rapidly changing world, it is crucial to empower communities and public administrations with a comprehensive understanding of collaborative climate adaptation efforts. This session delves into grassroots initiatives, institutional strategies, and technology integration to offer participants insights into diverse approaches to addressing climate change and fostering community resilience.

We will explore case studies from:
- Italy, where we will reflect on how active community participation can influence, from the bottom up and in a collaborative manner, the effective achievement of the administration's objectives;
- France, where we will focus on how through community-driven actions you can tackle intersectional struggles: climate adaptation and gender sensitive public space.
- Romania, where we will share models and best practices of multi-stakeholder involvement in the lives of local communities from different perspectives (tight-knit communities, communities with a lot of seniors, communities with a lot of tenants, etc).

The final part of the session will present results from a recent study on citizen-led urban greening initiatives, discussing priorities and sustainable practices. We will highlight technological innovations crucial to smart city development, including IoT, AI, and big data analytics, demonstrating their application in urban planning. Participants will gain an understanding of how these technologies enhance city functionality and help mitigate neighborhood inequalities in combating climate risks.
Speakers
avatar for Eleni Oikonomaki

Eleni Oikonomaki

Architect, Urban Designer, Urenio Lab
Eleni is an Architect, Urban Designer, and Analyst, currently pursuing a Ph.D. specializing in smart cities, innovation ecosystems, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence within urban environments. She graduated with distinction from UC Berkeley, California, holding a master’s... Read More →
avatar for Giulia Sicignano

Giulia Sicignano

Architect and Urban Planner, STIPO, AMAT
avatar for Johanna Musch

Johanna Musch

Co-founder - social design lead, Umarell
Johanna Musch is a social designer, independent researcher and cultural practitioner based in Pantin, France. With a background in cultural and digital studies, specializing in the redistribution of commons, she has spent seven years working in cultural institutions such as Palais... Read More →
avatar for Iris Ursea

Iris Ursea

Head of Community, DearNeighbour
Experienced in community management, I currently lead community initiatives at DearNeighbour, advise on digital skills training for vulnerable groups with The World Bank, and have a background in advancing digital education and refugee support in different NGOs across Romania.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Katoenhuis White Hall
  Climate Adaptation, Panel

14:30 CEST

Placemaking for the Planet: Inclusive Strategies for a Greener Future
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Katoenhuis Art Hall
Speakers
RV

Rosemarie van Ham

Advisor Inclusive Climate Policy, Municipality of Rotterdam
SV
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Katoenhuis Art Hall
  Climate Adaptation, Workshop

14:30 CEST

"From Flying Carpets to Concrete Change: Saving Schouwburgplein from a Temporary Fate!"
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
The Blue Carpet on Schouwburgplein
Meeting Point: The Blue Carpet on Schouwburgplein (3012 CL Rotterdam, Netherlands)

This workshop focuses on Rotterdam's Schouwburgplein, exploring strategies to transition temporary interventions (such as the Flying Grass Carpet, programming, events, stage, flower boxes, etc.) threatened by budget cuts into sustainable, lasting transformations. This session aims to address the challenge of transitioning from temporary placemaking initiatives to lasting, permanent changes, using Rotterdam's Schouwburgplein as a prime example. Currently facing financial constraints, the United Schouwburgplein Association struggles to sustain programming, jeopardizing community engagement. The temporary intervention Flying Grass Carpet, now in its 7th year, faces uncertainty due to halted plans for redesign and implementation, exacerbated by budgetary issues. Moreover, leakage in the underlying parking garage and the deteriorating roof/floor of the square necessitate urgent action. Participants will collaborate in brainstorming sessions, focusing on the necessary hardware, software, and organizational structures to revitalize the square for future generations. The collective insights will culminate in a comprehensive proposal to be presented to the Municipality of Rotterdam, seeking support for the revitalization efforts.
Speakers
avatar for Bart Cardinaal

Bart Cardinaal

Place maker, archtect, HUNC
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
The Blue Carpet on Schouwburgplein 3012 CL Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Creating Place & Making It Last, Outdoor Activity

14:30 CEST

Small Big Stories: Co-designing an Inclusive City
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall)
This session explores  the role and potential of placemaking to drive social inclusion. We share insights of InclusiveCity, a DUT funded research project, exploring critical placemaking in 15 Minutes City transitions in 5 living labs across Europe  (Rotterdam, Oslo, Vienna, Rome and Budapest).  In a world with growing inequalities and urban challenges, it is necessary to dig into our daily practice as placemakers and review aspects of inclusion and trust, leaving no one behind. How can or cannot Placemaking be a tool to benefit local communities and create lasting social change?

InclusiveCity partners invite practitioners, academics, and decision makers to a collective discussion revising aspects of inclusion in public space design and placemaking projects. Concrete examples and tools will support the open dialogue, while the Theory of Change (ToC) framework will help to unpack the buzzwords of inclusion and participation.

What will you learn:
-Unpacking buzzwords by pinning placemaking to more complex community objectives
-Practical methods for bringing “invisible” voices and community assets into your work
-Critical reflections on placemaking and inclusion, to better distinguish “tokenism” vs real power redistribution towards the community and its needs.

Note: This session will use headphones for audio
Speakers
AD

Ariela de Oliveira

superwien urbanism zt GmbH
RK

Roland Krebs

superwien urbanism zt GmbH
avatar for Levente Polyak

Levente Polyak

Director, Eutropian
Levente Polyak is urban planner, researcher, community advocate and policy adviser. After studying architecture at Budapest University of Technology, urbanism at the Institut d’Urbanisme de Paris and sociology at ELTE Budapest, and EHESS Paris, he was visiting lecturer at the Moholy-Nagy... Read More →
avatar for Milagros Hurtig

Milagros Hurtig

Researcher, NTNU
avatar for Helene Gallis

Helene Gallis

Senior Advisor on social sustainability, Fragment AS
Helene Gallis is a Norwegian awardwinning entrepreneur, environmentalist and placemaker. Her work focusses on green public spaces that facilitates diverse stakeholder interaction while increasing urban biodiversity. Her experience includes international research projects, consultancy... Read More →
avatar for Kim Weger

Kim Weger

Project Manager, Natural State
I work with participation and social inclusion, exploring how the theories of deliberative democracy can be applied within placemaking projects. At Natural State, I manage national and international projects connecting people, ideas, and research, and translating sustainability theories... Read More →
avatar for Theresa Koenig
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Creating Place & Making It Last, Panel

14:30 CEST

The Collaborative Art of Creative Placemaking
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab Large Hall
Creative Placemaking focusses on the cocreated program and design of our public spaces via art and culture. The key is to power squares, parks and streets with a diverse a group of local communities as possible. In this way we stimulate inclusivity in our cities from the hearts of our cities.

Creative Placemaking combines the sectors of city development, with that of the arts and civil engagement. This is no small feat. It demands new forms of collaboration, new ways of thinking and innovations in organizational systems.

In this workshop Donica Buisman (founder and CEO of RAUM in Utrecht) will tell more about how she implemented and tested Creative Placemaking at the cultural square of RAUM and the obstacles that she faced. Jeroen Laven (Domain Manager of Culture, Inclusive Living and Media for the municipality of The Hague) will share experiences and challenges in creative placemaking in his work for The Hague. The workshop will be moderated by Bert Determann (cultural placemaking specialist with a long history in working for theaters).

We will explore how we can deepen the innovations that are necessary to make successful and lasting Creative Placemaking possible. We will work on three themes (work together, make it last & create impact) in three rounds (innovations, obstacles & solutions) and with three perspectives (software, orgware & hardware).
Speakers
avatar for Donica Buisman

Donica Buisman

founder/ director, RAUM
Donica Buisman is the founder of RAUM and owner of State of Flux. RAUM is a new cultural living lab in Utrecht that works on more inclusive, adaptive and challenging public spaces. It is situated in the midst of Leidsche Rijn, the biggest new housing development site in the Netherlands... Read More →
JL

jeroen laven

domeinmanager cultuur, media, inclusief samenleven, Gemeente Den Haag
BD
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab Large Hall 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Creating Place & Making It Last, Workshop

14:30 CEST

Waterfront Worldbuilding: Playful Placemaking for Critical Futures
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 2
Drawing tools from the world of speculative design and filmmaking, join us to gaze out across the water, imagining a world on the shores of a distant future where the waterfront shapes new ways to experience nature and culture in the city.

The built environment as a sector often fails to take a critical long-term view on placemaking, designing for ‘here-and-now’, developing places which can become redundant as soon as they’re built. Waterfront placemaking will be hit especially hard, as sea-level rises impact billions around the world.

We will introduce placemakers to the value of building long term futures-thinking into their process, providing you with tools to become more critical, confident, and imaginative.

The session combines a workshop and a walk. Drawing from tools from our work on Collective Place Futures, we’ll share our unique ‘worldbuilding blueprint’ to create a palette of future places, characters, artefacts and rituals from which you create a news report from the future waterfront. We will then take a walk along the waterfront, to play out our future news report on-location.

While place foresight is serious business, our process takes us there through serious play!
Speakers
avatar for Tess Redburn

Tess Redburn

Creative Strategist, The Place Bureau
avatar for Rosanna Vitiello

Rosanna Vitiello

Bureau Chief, The Place Bureau
Founder of research, strategy and design studio The Place Bureau, Rosanna is a creative director and urban strategist focusing on public places, cultures and experience design. Her work unlocks the power and potential of place through cultural insights and narrative-led design, partnering... Read More →
GJ

Gemma Jones

Futures, Culture, Semiotics, The Place Bureau
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 2 Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Living With Water, Workshop

14:30 CEST

(Do Not) Curb Your Creativity: The Potential of Storytelling & Digitalization in Placemaking Our Streets
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab Music Studio
Ever Mixed Analogue and Digital Placemaking?

In this workshop, we bring together two innovative placemaking approaches: the storytelling techniques of STR.AAT and the digital curbside solutions of Coding the Curbs. Both methods have successfully transformed streets across Europe into multifunctional spaces where mobility and social activities thrive side by side.

For the first time, we’re combining these approaches, and you’ll be the first to experiment with this unique mix. You won’t just learn about these methods—you’ll actively try them out yourself. By sharing your own placemaking experiences, you’ll help us refine and enhance these approaches. This workshop is about more than just learning—it’s about contributing to overcoming the challenges and limitations of our solutions.

Are you ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible? Join us in this experimental session and come prepared with one question in mind:
What is the most memorable moment you’ve ever experienced on the street where you currently live? Why?

Get ready to mix, learn, and experiment.
Speakers
avatar for Koos Fransen

Koos Fransen

STR.AAT
Koos is the founder of the urban think and do tank STR.AAT, working on the intersection of storytelling and public space.With STR.AAT, he sets up socio-cultural projects such as Straatart (imagining young people's lived experiences through streetart), De verhalenkaravaan (collecting... Read More →
avatar for Fenja Günther

Fenja Günther

Operations and Marketing Coordinator, Coding the Curbs
AN
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab Music Studio 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Workshop

14:30 CEST

LGBTQ+ Storytelling
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Mezzanine (Main Hall)
Speakers
RA
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Mezzanine (Main Hall) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Workshop

14:30 CEST

Popping the Right Question (Pt. 1: New Lab Little, Pt 2: Outdoors)
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab @ HBS
Note: This session begins inside New Lab Little for a 30-minute presentation and will then venture outdoors. Please dress accordingly in case of rain.

How do we start quality conversations about public spaces and places? Join our workshop if you’d like to pick up tips on becoming a better interviewer. You will learn how a biased interviewer steers the conversation, but a thoughtful Placemaker lets the subject take the lead. 

Let’s put our methods to the test in the streets of Rotterdam.

We start with a crash course in “how to have a discussion and ask people about their city” before hitting the streets to conduct the experiment. Afterwards, we can reflect on the experience and exchange feedback and learnings.

Whether it’s a quick question, an interview or an informal discussion there are some basic principals you can follow. Martha and Moa have put together their collective experience as Placemakers to help you become more comfortable in talking to people about their public spaces.
Speakers
avatar for Moa Sundberg

Moa Sundberg

Urban designer, Helsingborgs stad
avatar for Martha Halbert
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab @ HBS
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Workshop

14:30 CEST

Workshop - Placemaking - Is It the New Movement Pill?
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab Dance Studio
Join us for an engaging and interactive session titled "Placemaking - is it the new movement pill? Through the session we will aim to answer the question - Where is the Place of Physical Activity and Active Recreation in Placemaking?"

Through the interaction session the participants will discover the powerful intersection between placemaking and physical activity and how it can enhance community well-being. This session will explore the scarcity of initiatives that integrate active recreation into public spaces and address the barriers preventing their development.

Through a blend of interactive discussions and hands-on mind mapping activities, you will:

- Understand the link between your work and healthy/active placemaking.
- Position you and your existing work in placemaking into the health-enhancing physical activity placemaking.
- Help us create a case study/advocacy piece for HEPA that would travel across borders and sectors.
- Participate in a collaborative mind mapping exercise designed to brainstorm practical solutions and strategies for creating healthy, active places.
- Reflect on shared ideas and develop actionable plans that you can implement in your own communities.

Your hosts for this session are, Laska Nenova, Vivian Doumpa, and Cynthia Debono, bring a wealth of experience and innovative approaches to this critical topic. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with urban planners, public health experts, city administration and community leaders, and to be part of a movement towards healthier, more vibrant public spaces. We look forward to mind mapping the place of physical activity in placemaking interventions with you.

#ActivePlacemaking #UrbanHealth
Speakers
avatar for Laska Nenova

Laska Nenova

Board Member for Placemaking Europe, Placemaking Europe, BG Be Active
Laska Nenova - managing director of BG Be Active Association Bulgaria with over 25 years of experience in marketing, campaigns, social impact, and advocacy across multiple sectors and countries
avatar for Cynthia Debono

Cynthia Debono

Director, MOVE
avatar for Vivian Doumpa

Vivian Doumpa

Co-Founder, Coordinator, Creativity Platform NGO - Tópio Program
Vivian Doumpa is an urban planner and geographer from Thessaloniki, Greece living and working between Greece and the Netherlands. She is  coordinator of Tópio, a project by Creativity Platform NGO, where together with her team she works as a creative placemaker, with a special focus... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab Dance Studio 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Workshop

14:30 CEST

City Tour: The Energy of Middelland
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab @ HBS - Front Entrance
Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served)

Starting Point: HBS New Lab

Middelland is a real city neighborhood in Rotterdam West with residents from 172 cultures, rich and poor, low and highly educated, young and old. This diversity is an enormous wealth. At the same time, this diversity does not immediately make a community. 13 very different places in Middelland offer space for meeting and connecting in their own way, through which the richness, the energy of the community can be tapped and accessed. The tour takes you along these places for meeting, such as the Wijkpaleis or the Spoortuin, but also along places that, thanks to the community, have acquired a new form and meaning in the neighborhood.


Speakers
MH
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab @ HBS - Front Entrance 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, City Tour

14:30 CEST

Community Mural Making
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Katoenhuis Hallway
Urban arts are often used in placemaking projects to promote social change, improve the physical environment, boost local economies, and empower residents to take ownership of their communities.

But what type of urban art are we talking about? What should be its role, if any? And who has the right to create art in the city?

In this session, we will explore these questions collaboratively and answer them by creating a community mural. You will not only examine these questions theoretically but also experience a participatory artistic process.

On Wednesday, you can share your insights on urban arts as you pass by our central station at Katoenhuis. Later in the afternoon, we will have our workshop, where we will delve deeper in the questions in small groups and craft a large collage based on the collected responses.

Throughout Thursday and Friday, all conference attendees are invited to contribute to the evolving mural, adding their own perspectives to it.

Come share your insights about arts and placemaking and witness the transformative power of community art in action!
Speakers
avatar for Mathilde Riou

Mathilde Riou

Visual facilitator, The Urban Mycelium
MM

Moral Masuoka

CEO, Beautify Earth
MG

Maria Gimenez Grau

Urban Strategist & Project Manager, The City of Arts
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Katoenhuis Hallway Keilestraat 9c, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, Outdoor Activity

14:30 CEST

Launch of PLING (Placemaking In Gebiedsontwikkeling - IN DUTCH)
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Inspiratie (Ground Floor)
The official launch of PLING explaining why and for whom we are there. Make placemaking an integral part of all phases and forms of area development and not something temporary.

When it comes to placemaking in area development, the challenge lies with the users of the area. With new construction, it is often not clear at the outset who the ultimate users will be (residents, entrepreneurs and passers-by). And with an area transformation or urban renewal you are dealing with existing users who may or may not return after the development and new users who, just like with new construction, are often difficult to map.

The complex issue behind placemaking in area development is therefore what are the wishes of current and future users with regard to the public space and the plinths before, during and after development.

Using concrete cases, PLING demonstrates the value of placemaking in area development. By sharing success factors and setbacks, we make the lessons learned accessible to participants for inspiration and motivation.

We think we have launched a valuable concept with PLING. But we are still at the very beginning. We would like to discuss with the participants how we can help and inspire municipalities, corporations and developers with PLING.

How can we work together to make placemaking an integral part of area development and what is required for this? And what role can PLING play in this?
Speakers
avatar for Lex de Jong

Lex de Jong

Urban Innovator, Urbanboost
avatar for Anneke Jongerius

Anneke Jongerius

Placemaker, gebiedsontwikkelaar AM
GF

Guus Frenaij

Sociaal Area Developer, Haa
avatar for Jorrit Albers

Jorrit Albers

Owner, Bureau Buitendienst
Bureau Buitendienst is a creative agency for urban change that is located in the Netherlands.We are experienced in tactical urbanism, playful interventions, urban research, temporary use and strategic placemaking projects regarding urban change.
SP
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Inspiratie (Ground Floor) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Placemaking Essentials, Side Activity

14:30 CEST

Reimagining Sustainable & Just Urban Futures Through the Lens of Degrowth
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 1
Join us for an interactive walkshop where we invite you to critically explore placemaking community engagement potentials through the lens of degrowth. We invite you to take a walk around the Katoenhuis area and exchange views on the challenges faced by placemaking practitioners, exploring solutions for more sustainable and just urban futures. Our goal is to identify challenges and solutions to the socio-ecological transformations of public spaces through everyday experiences. We will critically reflect on potential risks associated with placemaking such as gentrification and greenwashing. Lastly, we will consider how placemaking practices could be informed by concepts of degrowth and reflect on solutions that can benefit the participants’ practices in their local cases and examples.
 
We hope that participants will take away useful insights and meaningful connections, and an overall understanding of the degrowth main concepts.

How can placemaking contribute to actions and processes rooted in sharing and caring?

How can these actions and processes drive radical sustainable changes? 

Let’s think about it collectively!
Speakers
avatar for Annita Douka

Annita Douka

Co-designer, Future Lab
Hey there! I am Annita! I have a background in architecture and interaction design and I am currently based in Malmö, Sweden. I'm drawn to local communities, valuing social connections. My focus hovers at the intersection of technology and architecture, with a strong belief in creating... Read More →
avatar for Amerissa Giannouli

Amerissa Giannouli

Youth Worker & Project Manager, Inter Alia NGO
Community Engagement | Participatory Spatial Planning | Youth Work | Solidarity Economy | Commons | Degrowth | Critical Pedagogy | Transformative Learning
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 1 Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Placemaking Essentials, Outdoor Activity

14:30 CEST

Youth-Driven Urban Transformation: Bridging Education, Inclusion, & Engagement
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Cube (Main Hall)
This session will focus on community-driven co-creation processes that engage youth in urban transformation. Our interdisciplinary panel will discuss different approaches to youth engagement drawing from three international case studies, Learning Scapes/Co-Design Studio, Youth-centered Participatory Action (YoPA), and Four+ architects youth projects.

Facilitating an open and inclusive discussion we will delve into youth involvement of different age groups, participatory approaches, challenges, and methodologies for empowering youth in spatial transformation. Our panel will compare differences in approaches while situating the discussion in real-world engagement. Interactive in scope, questions will touch on what connects us, what disconnects us, what we can learn from one another, and how we may expand youth engagement and empowerment in our future work. Focusing on how (rather than why) we engage with youth, this panel will establish the groundwork for a subsequent workshop which will expand on our discussion through hands-on ideation and collaborative system mapping.
Speakers
avatar for Irina Schneid

Irina Schneid

Assistant Professor, Pratt Institute
avatar for Hannah Berkin-Harper

Hannah Berkin-Harper

Associate Professor + Design Lead, New Jersey Institute of Technology + Street Lab
avatar for Leto Demetriadou

Leto Demetriadou

PhD Candidate, Amsterdam UMC
JV

Jesse Vargas

PhD Candidate, Amsterdam UMC
avatar for Mai Chin A Paw

Mai Chin A Paw

full professor, University Research Chair, Mai Chin A Paw
avatar for Maria Fernanda Souza

Maria Fernanda Souza

PhD Student, CIDEFES / Lusófona University
BF

Bella Filatova

Co-founder, achitect, FOUR+ architectural bureau
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Cube (Main Hall)
  Placemaking Essentials, Panel

14:30 CEST

Bridge Keepers' Houses: Small Houses, Big Opportunities - By Boat
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 17:30 CEST
Lage Erfbrug - side activity
THIS SESSION TAKES PLACE OUTSIDE OF THE VENUES - THE MEETING POINT is:
Lage Erfbrug, 3024 SE Rotterdam

CAPACITY OF THE SESSION: 20 participants

Have you ever gone out on the water in the historic LeuveHaven of Rotterdam to look at and find out all about bridge keepers' houses? And in the meantime give something good back to the people of Rotterdam? Join this session!!

During the discovery tour by boat, we will show you the beauty of the small vacant heritage, some of which have been (sustainably) repurposed and others are still in use or are empty. We meet the initiators and can ask them anything.

We start at ‘de Lage Erfbrug - where it all started for our foundation by Lotti Hesper. Then we continue by metro and get off at the historic ‘Leuvenhaven’ of Rotterdam. At the Maritiem Museum we hop on the bus boats and meet the initiator of KleanUpKlup 'Sterker door Schoon', they keep the water of Rotterdam clean. We sail further on the water to explore some other bridgekeeper houses in the Rotterdam port area from the boat and we tell you about the past, present and future of the tiny properties. And while we are having fun, we ask the participants to do a Harbor Clean Up, so we leave a clean trail.

Since 2012, the Bridge Keepers' Houses Foundation has built up various expertise
in the field of knowledge center, projects and management and aims to give empty bridge keepers' houses in the Netherlands a new and sustainable purpose.
Speakers
avatar for Marjan van Gerwen

Marjan van Gerwen

cultural entrepreneur, Stichting Brugwachtershuisjes
avatar for Lotti Hesper

Lotti Hesper

citymaker, Lotti Hesper makes abandoned places beautiful
make abandoned places beautiful with art, green and re-use of former bridgekeepers houses.www.lottihesper.nl & www.brugwachtershuisjes.nl
avatar for Gooitske Zijlstra

Gooitske Zijlstra

Placemaker, Zwolle - Stichting Brugwachtershuisjes
HV

Hans van Weel

initiator KleanUpKlup 'Sterker door Schoon' Rotterdam
Wednesday September 25, 2024 14:30 - 17:30 CEST
Lage Erfbrug - side activity Lage Erfbrug, 3024 SE Rotterdam
  Placemaking Essentials, Side Activity

15:15 CEST

Whose Space Is It Anyway? Navigating Through Fair & Inclusive Public Spaces
Wednesday September 25, 2024 15:15 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Steps
Join us for an engaging and dynamic session titled "Whose Space Is It Anyway? Navigating Through Fair and Inclusive Public Spaces." This session begins with a short presentation followed by an interactive discussion, where we will explore the critical question of who owns public space. We'll delve into the complexities of balancing diverse interests for integrated development and creating fair living environments.

This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of public space ownership, equitable access, and integrated development. Through interactive discussions, participants will have the opportunity to contribute their perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue about balancing competing interests to ensure fair and sustainable urban environments.

By attending, you'll learn practical strategies for fostering inclusive public spaces and gain inspiration for your own projects. Don't miss this chance to be part of an important conversation on the future of our shared urban environments!

Note: This session will use headphones for audio
Speakers
FE

Faye Ellen

Founder, Arttenders B.V.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 15:15 - 15:45 CEST
Keilepand Steps Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Short Session

15:15 CEST

In Full Swing
Wednesday September 25, 2024 15:15 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab Little
Join us as we explore a compelling placemaking project that brought together the initiator, policymakers, and residents to create a community swing, designed to bridge generational gaps.

This presentation will highlight how these diverse stakeholders collaborated to transform an idea into a vibrant public space that fosters social interaction and community spirit.

We'll delve into the challenges and triumphs faced during the project Ring of Swings, offering insights into the processes that made this initiative become reality. Whether you're interested in urban planning, community engagement, or innovative public spaces, this session will provide valuable perspectives on creating inclusive environments that connect people of all ages. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how a shared vision can bring a community together!
Speakers
EK

Eddy Kaijser

artist/designer/innovator, Eddy Kaijser
MH

Marins Hettinga

Assetmanager Roads & Playgrounds, Municipality of Rotterdam
MV
Wednesday September 25, 2024 15:15 - 15:45 CEST
New Lab Little 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, Short Session

15:45 CEST

Afternoon Break + Travel Time
Wednesday September 25, 2024 15:45 - 16:15 CEST
All Venues
This 30-minute break between our 2 afternoon session blocks is intended for either taking a breather or getting on the move! We have sessions happening at our main venues (Keilepand and Katoenhuis), as well as New Lab @ the HBS building in Rotterdam West.

Travel times between Keilepand and New Lab @ HBS are as follows:
   - By bike: 13 minutes
   - By public transport: 28 minutes
   - By car: 12 minutes

Please plan your time accordingly in our to arrive at your session on time.

Note that after our afternoon sessions on Wednesday, there is plenty of programming back at Keilepand. Make sure to head back to our home base for plenaries, dinner, activities, and special live DJ sets.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 15:45 - 16:15 CEST
All Venues

16:15 CEST

Trees-as-infrastructure: Valuing and Investing in Nature Beyond Carbon
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 16:45 CEST
New Lab Little
Dark Matter Labs is a not-for-profit multidisciplinary group focused on exploring and developing the institutional infrastructure necessary for the civic economy of the 21st century. Our initiative, 'Trees-as-Infrastructure' [Trees-AI], reimagines urban trees and green spaces as fundamental components of urban infrastructure.

Nature-infrastructures are recognised crucial to enhance resilience and support communities in adapting to climate change, yet investment in nature-based solutions are still falling short. Through a blend of technology, and innovative regulatory and accounting practices, Trees-AI aims to create actionable paths to enable diverse stakeholders to come together to find these critical initiatives, thus ensuring their long-term viability and sustainability, and contributing to make urban space more liveable, and foster stronger and healthier communities.  
Speakers
MS

Marcial Silva Mercado

Urban Innovator / Just Transitions lead, Dark Matter Labs
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 16:45 CEST
New Lab Little 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Climate Adaptation, Short Session

16:15 CEST

Activating Local Communities with the Kiezlabor
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 16:45 CEST
Keilepand Steps
Explore the impact of the Kiezlabor, a mobile tiny house designed to drive digital and socio-ecological transformation in Berlin’s neighborhoods. For six months each year, the Kiezlabor brings a dynamic, participatory program to different communities, featuring hands-on workshops, meetups, and exhibitions that engage both residents and local authorities.

In this session, we’ll take you behind the scenes of our journey across Berlin, delving into the unique challenges and stories of each location. We’ll share the strategies that have successfully activated communities, the lessons we've learned along the way, and the collaborative efforts with local leaders that have fostered meaningful change. You’ll see how the Kiezlabor creates informal, inclusive spaces where citizens can connect and engage on equal terms.

Whether you’re an experienced placemaker or just starting out, this session will equip you with the insights and inspiration needed to revitalize your own neighborhood and foster stronger community ties.

Note: This session will use headphones for audio
Speakers
avatar for Anne-Kristin Kruse

Anne-Kristin Kruse

Project Lead Kiezlabor, CityLAB Berlin
Anne Kruse arbeitet zu Stadtentwicklung, Beteiligung und Smart Cities. Aktuell arbeitet sie an dem Konzept, der Planung und Programmumsetzung für das Kiezlabor vom CityLAB. Sie ist außerdem Teil des Teams der Berliner Smart City- und Digitalstrategie Gemeinsam Digital: Berlin. Zuvor... Read More →
avatar for Carolin Clausnitzer

Carolin Clausnitzer

Public Engagement Manager, CityLAB Berlin
Ihr Herz schlägt für den Kontext Stadt und dafür, die Stadtgestalter:innen von heute und morgen zu befähigen, ihren Lebensraum ko-kreativ und hands-on mitzugestalten. Von Design Thinking, über Physical Computing bis hin zu urbaner Medienkunst – mit ihrem umfangreichen Werkzeugkoffer... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 16:45 CEST
Keilepand Steps Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Workshop

16:15 CEST

A Critter’s Guide to the City: Exploring More-than-human Placemaking for Urban Biodiversity Engagement
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Mezzanine (Main Hall)
As we prepare our cities for the future, facing ongoing crises like climate change, social inequalities, population growth, and resource scarcity, we must also consider the needs of the other beings who we share our urban spaces with. Although urban planners and designers have developed tools to accommodate biodiversity, we still don’t fully understand the needs, desires, habits, and fears of the more-than-human worlds that surround us.

In this workshop, we will explore new ways to connect and strengthen the bond between urban communities and the non-human species that inhabit our cities through design. We will imagine what it’s like to scavenge canals for nest-building materials, navigate between glass towers at high-speed using sonar waves, stretch a lichen body in ultra-slow motion towards a moist crack, or search for food scraps in dark alley garbage bins. Together, we will practice shifting our perspectives, attuning to the more-than-human world, and uncovering the intricate web of entanglements that binds us.

These experiences will be documented and shared through drawing and collaging, and the insights gained will not only deepen our empathy for the more-than-human world but also inform and inspire future designs, guiding urban planners and designers in creating cities that are more inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of all species.
Speakers
KB
SG
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Mezzanine (Main Hall) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Climate Adaptation, Workshop

16:15 CEST

Green Roofs: Unlock the Impact
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab Music Studio
Unlock the power of green rooftops in our dynamic session, "Green Roofs: Unlock the Impact", where you will learn the practical tools how to estimate the transformative potential of green rooftops in enhancing urban climate resilience. This dynamic workshop invites urban planners, architects, policymakers, and sustainability enthusiasts to explore the practical applications of green infrastructure through hands-on modelling exercises and collaborative learning.

Participants will be divided into groups to evaluate green rooftops using three distinct tools: stormwater management models, energy performance simulations, and urban heat island mitigation models. Through these activities, you will gain practical insights into how green rooftops can reduce stormwater runoff, improve energy efficiency, and mitigate urban heat islands.

Working with real-world data, you will analyse different scenarios and compare results to understand the multifaceted benefits of green rooftops. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with tools to advocate for and implement green rooftops in your projects and communities.

This session is your gateway to understanding and leveraging the full potential of green rooftops. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, share ideas, and contribute to creating sustainable, livable, and resilient cities. Let’s elevate our urban landscapes and unlock the impact of green roofs together!
Speakers
avatar for Irina Khokhlova

Irina Khokhlova

Sustainability advisor, What's That Green
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab Music Studio 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Climate Adaptation, Workshop

16:15 CEST

Regenerative Placemaking - Community Resilience Building Via Living Labs
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Katoenhuis White Hall
This session will demonstrate the core principles of regenerative placemaking, giving several concrete examples of (un)successful interventions. Regenerative development is increasingly considered a possible way forward in the current era of poly-crises, enabling capacity building to be meaningful, place specific and adaptable to all places and people is critical.

A living lab setting often makes multi-year placemaking trajectories possible. It is a place-based collaboration in which residents, universities (research and education), municipalities, (social) entrepreneurs, activists, visitors, Nature and other stakeholders are given a voice. This is achieved via a set of co-design processes aimed at supporting the time and conversation needed for the activities to be planned, implemented, tested, adapted, learned from and shared.

We will share the story of over 20 projects and how they all resulted in the potential of this according. Tools will be shared such as starting from values, how to engage community and how to hold space through conflict – sharing one of our favorite tools how to see anger as caring loudly.
Speakers
avatar for Roos Gerritsma

Roos Gerritsma

associate professor Urban Leisure & Tourism, Inholland UAS
Projectleader Field Lab Amsterdam North Urban SociologistLecturer at Bachelor Creative BusinessTopics: Leisure, Tourism, Inclusive City, City makers, innovation, community building.Working always in a network construction of students, city makers, entrepreneurs, municipality etc... Read More →
DH
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Katoenhuis White Hall
  Climate Adaptation, Panel

16:15 CEST

Imagine the city of Happy Proximity
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Katoenhuis Art Hall
The Happy Proximity Fresk is an engaging, thought-provoking and playful workshop created by Chaire ETI researchers (from IAE Paris Sorbonne University). It is a collaborative and creative activity to help participants self-reflect on their daily routines and the spatial and temporal dimensions of their lifestyles at a city, territory, or neighbourhood scale. Participants are invited to play fictitious personae and map their personal weekly activities on a canvas structured around the six social functions (organized by distance to their home, transportation mode and frequency.) It functions as an empowerment mechanism to trigger participants' desires and motivations to transform some of their living habits (usually built over time and therefore mostly never challenged) or practices or the local urban policies if they are decision makers or stakeholders of the city community or governance.
Speakers
avatar for Seunghoon Han

Seunghoon Han

City Designer, Chaire ETI
avatar for Chiara Martinuzzi

Chiara Martinuzzi

Research Project Manager, Chaire ETI - IAE Paris, Sorbonne Business School
avatar for Diego Sánchez
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Katoenhuis Art Hall
  Creating Place & Making It Last, Workshop

16:15 CEST

Local Actions, Lasting Vision: Building Places Together
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab Large Hall
Join us for an insightful panel on applying placemaking to kickstart long-term and large-scale city projects. This session will reveal how diverse collaborations can drive the success and sustainability of urban projects. Participants will gain valuable insights into how global expertise, academic involvement, local government, artists, and community engagement can come together to drive lasting change.

The session will present the implementation of a pilot project that shows how a long-term and large-scale plan developed by the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro can begin to be translated into meaningful interventions at the neighbourhood level through placemaking and collaboration - featuring experts from the City of Rio de Janeiro, C40 Cities, Superwien Urbanism and LabIT/PROURB UFRJ on a project also supported by IDB.
 
Additionally, the Centre for Central European Architecture (CCEA) project "Prague Magistrala: Unlocking Potential of Urban Highways" will showcase the revitalization of a 20th-century transport corridor into the vibrant New Prague Boulevard, illustrating how infrastructure repurposing can enhance public spaces and foster community-driven democracy. The project started as a bottom-up initiative and is advocating for a better liveable place for local communities.
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical strategies and innovative approaches for creating and sustaining vibrant urban spaces.
Speakers
YV
MD

Matěj Draslar

agps Architecture
avatar for Aline Xavier

Aline Xavier

Architect - Planning Strategies Coordinator, Rio de Janeiro City Hall
avatar for Adriana Sansao Fontes

Adriana Sansao Fontes

Architect and Professor, UFRJ
AD

Ariela de Oliveira

superwien urbanism zt GmbH
RK

Roland Krebs

superwien urbanism zt GmbH
avatar for Vivian Monteiro Malta

Vivian Monteiro Malta

Urbanist and Architect, C40
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab Large Hall 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Creating Place & Making It Last, Panel

16:15 CEST

Patient Capital - Key to Social Sustainability
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall)
Note: This session will use headphones for audio
Speakers
avatar for Hans Karssenberg

Hans Karssenberg

Partner / Board Member, Stipo
Hans Karssenberg (1970) is founding partner of STIPO, an interdisciplinary team for better cities. He leads complex urban area development towards human scale, great public space, mixed use, sustainable and inclusive quality, always in close co-creation with all stakeholders. He is... Read More →
CJ
SV
avatar for Clementine Robert

Clementine Robert

NANTES METROPOLE
SB
AH
avatar for Theo Stauttener

Theo Stauttener

Partner, Stadkwadraat B.V.
Theo Stauttener (1967) leads projects, conducts negotiations and takes care of strategic development at location development. His focus is in financial management and risk management in developing new areas or restructuring. In addition, he works as a professor of various courses... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Creating Place & Making It Last, Panel

16:15 CEST

Colour Portal: a walk tuning into the chromatics of place
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 2
Colour Portal is an active, explorative, sensorial and creative colour encounter to tune into the chromatics of place. Utilising colour mapping, sensory poetics and lucid documentation. We will tune into the full spectrum of place connection and imagination that colour is a portal into.

Inside the Colour Portal we will:
❥ Invite a series of chromatic encounters to sense and experience colour in new ways.
❥ Work with lucid multimedia documentation.
❥ Consider colour as creativity, culture, care, art, design, materiality, ecology, activation and more.
❥ Spotlight the power and potential of colour as a multi-faceted element of placemaking.

Expect a gently paced and contemplative walk with time to explore and pause; sense alone and share insights together. Tools of documentation (note/sketchbooks, cameras etc) are welcome.

With Cath Colour Carver – artist, broadcaster, colour experience facilitator, curator and writer from London. Cath is the founder of interdisciplinary arts and research practice Colour Your City, which is centred in colour and place via the sensory, spatial, social and imaginal.

Speakers
avatar for Cath Carver

Cath Carver

Artist, Founder, Colour Your City + COLOURWORXX
I'm an artist, broadcaster, colour experience facilitator, curator and writer from London. The interdisciplinary arts and research practice Colour Your City is a big part of my place work. It centres on colour and place via the sensory, spatial, social and imaginal. I work with colour... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Outdoor Point 2 Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Outdoor Activity

16:15 CEST

Child-Centric Urban Innovation: Transforming Cities & Spaces for Younger Users
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab Dance Studio
Why are private and public entities investing in spaces and places for children and families?  Two case studies will be presented by teams from Dublin and Madrid.  They will demonstrate different approaches while highlighting shared themes such as – the effectiveness of listening to children and caregivers;  the economic and social benefits of supporting families to spend time together; the wider impact of child-centric design on neighbourhood improvement. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and interactive workshop to further unpack themes with expertise and insights drawn from the panel members and the audience.   
Speakers
MM

Mary MacSweeney

Head of Culture Recreation and Economic Services, Dublin City Council
CC

Cllr Cat O’Driscoll

Elected Official, Dublin City Council
CO

Carmel O’Sullivan

Sports, Dublin City Council
DP

Deirdre Prince

Parks, Dublin City Council
MI

Maire Igoe

Planning, Dublin City Council
NK

Nick Keyte

Business Developer, Banana Playgrounds
ER

Esteban R. Ruiz

Partner Architect, Banana Playgrounds
JB

Julian Benegasi

Partner Architect, Banana Playgrounds
LC
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab Dance Studio 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, Panel

16:15 CEST

Mapping Youth-Driven Urban Transformation
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Cube (Main Hall)
This workshop builds upon the foundation laid in our previous panel, which focused on the diverse ways we engage youth in participatory urban transformation. We expand on our discussion through hands-on ideation and collaborative systems mapping, leveraging (professional) practice to reimagine the many roles involved in community planning and design.

Through dissociating roles and responsibilities from professional practice, this workshop aims to extract the specific tasks and actions needed from all stakeholders to effect sustainable, systemic change in the urban environment. This enhances engagement amongst youth and adult stakeholders and facilitates participatory design and decision-making through a redistribution of roles across the action group.

This workshop will take the Masterplan for the Merwehaven neighborhood of Rotterdam as the point of departure for identifying local development goals. Attendees to the Placemaking Week are considered community members and stakeholders of responsible, representative, and sustainable urban transformation. Together, we will brainstorm opportunities for youth to drive urban transformation by taking leading roles in its reimagination and civic experience.
Speakers
avatar for Irina Schneid

Irina Schneid

Assistant Professor, Pratt Institute
avatar for Hannah Berkin-Harper

Hannah Berkin-Harper

Associate Professor + Design Lead, New Jersey Institute of Technology + Street Lab
avatar for Leto Demetriadou

Leto Demetriadou

PhD Candidate, Amsterdam UMC
JV

Jesse Vargas

PhD Candidate, Amsterdam UMC
avatar for Mai Chin A Paw

Mai Chin A Paw

full professor, University Research Chair, Mai Chin A Paw
avatar for Maria Fernanda Souza

Maria Fernanda Souza

PhD Student, CIDEFES / Lusófona University
BF

Bella Filatova

Co-founder, achitect, FOUR+ architectural bureau
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Cube (Main Hall)
  Placemaking Essentials, Workshop

16:15 CEST

Nordic Placemaking: collaborating beyond borders and freezing winter
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Inspiratie (Ground Floor)
This session aims to encourage dialogue and knowledge sharing among practitioners, enhancing our understanding of placemaking's impact on a regional scale. We will examine how to expand placemaking efforts to achieve broader regional effects.

Through interactive discussions with PlacemakingX and placemakers from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark, we will explore how these countries, individually and collectively, can address challenges such as policies and regulations, harsh weather conditions, and community engagement. Additionally, we will discuss steps toward fostering regional collaboration among the Nordic countries.
Speakers
avatar for Paivi Raivio

Paivi Raivio

Designer, Co-Founder, Parkly
Päivi Raivio is an urban designer, artist and placemaker. She is a Placemaking Europe Leader.Päivi is the co-founder of RaivioBumann and Parkly - two companies which operate in Helsinki but also work internationally.RaivioBumann is a creative studio for placemaking, urban co-creation... Read More →
avatar for Adam Roigart

Adam Roigart

Co-Founder, Landscape Architect, BY RUM SKOLE
avatar for Helene Gallis

Helene Gallis

Senior Advisor on social sustainability, Fragment AS
Helene Gallis is a Norwegian awardwinning entrepreneur, environmentalist and placemaker. Her work focusses on green public spaces that facilitates diverse stakeholder interaction while increasing urban biodiversity. Her experience includes international research projects, consultancy... Read More →
avatar for Ethan Kent

Ethan Kent

Executive Director, PlacemakingX
Ethan Kent works to support public space organizations, projects, and leadership around the world to build a global placemaking movement. Ethan has traveled to more than 1000 cities and 60 countries to advance the cause of leading urban development with inclusive public spaces and... Read More →
avatar for Martyna Karolina, Daniel

Martyna Karolina, Daniel

Intercultural specialist, Reykjavik City Library
Library Duo with DöggDögg Sigmarsdóttir project manager for civic participation and Martyna Daniel, the intercultural specialist at the Reykjavík City Library, have been guiding the participative process in projects like Stofan - A Public Living Room. Someone once called us the... Read More →
FL

Fredrik Lindstål

Former Deputy Mayor in Stockholm
avatar for Mustafa Sherif

Mustafa Sherif

Urbanistica Podcast host, Placemaking Sweden Director, Urban Planner Studio Manager AFRY Stockholm.
KL
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Inspiratie (Ground Floor) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Placemaking Essentials, Panel

16:15 CEST

Stories of a Street Walkshop - Unfolding narratives of the Nieuwe Binnenweg
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Santa Clause by Paul McCarthy
NEW MEETING POINT: We will start the Walkshop at the 'beginning' of the Nieuwe Binnenweg - at the Eendrachtsplein. We will meet at the sculpture of the Gnome aka the buttplug

The Stories of a Street Walkshop invites you to participate in unconventional archiving; walking, collecting and drawing the longest shopping street in the Netherlands. With Stories of a Street, the collaborative effort of researchers Leyla Hepsaydir and Rebekka Schächer, you will enter the chaotic and beautiful world of the Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam’s West. This diverse street exists as a complex ecosystem, catering to varied needs and communities at risk from incoming gentrification.

The walkshop is physical and practical, existing in three parts:
1. Walking the full 1.8km of the street
2. Observing the street and collecting stories from street inhabitants
3. Translating these stories into drawings for the unconventional archive

The Walkshop harnesses graphic storytelling to archive the collected oral histories, documenting the street’s people, places, and objects through memories, daily issues and future hopes. Tangible results in the form of your own illustrations will be added to the unconventional archive.

Stories of a Street aims to develop an interdisciplinary method of architectural research, proposing an alternative role for the architect as listener and carer. Leyla and Rebekka aim to open up a conversation on the importance of diverse inner-city areas amongst an interdisciplinary audience, from inhabitants to policy-makers.
Speakers
LH

Leyla Hepsaydir

Researcher, Stories of a Street
RS

Rebekka Schächer

Creative Researcher, Stories of a Street
Wednesday September 25, 2024 16:15 - 17:30 CEST
Santa Clause by Paul McCarthy Eendrachtsplein, 3012 LA Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Placemaking Essentials, Side Activity

17:00 CEST

Hanging Gardens of Berlin
Wednesday September 25, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab Little
In this panel discussion I will present a self-initiated project called "Hanging Gardens of Berlin.”

This session offers an alternative perspective on creating green public spaces: by reusing an existing body of water, purifying it and turning the whole area into a living food system.

The participants get an insight into the world of biologically grown fungi-based materials and their potential for creating future public spaces. We will also explore bio-remediation strategies of reusing existing water in our ever thirstier cities.

The presented project is a proposal for a community garden suspended from the ‘Landwehrkanal’, a waterway that runs 10km through Berlin. Anyone interested can grow their own food here, using only water from the canal for irrigation.

In the same process the canal’s water is purified through bio-remediation, letting the entire area become a thriving eco system.
 
The pots that make up the garden are biologically grown from a fungi-based material.

By presenting this community-based food infrastructure, I invite participants to re-examine our social expectations around both food and water, while proposing ways for creating new spaces of coexistence.
Speakers
RJ

Ruzica Jovanovic

Architect, rouge
Wednesday September 25, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 CEST
New Lab Little 's-Gravendijkwal 58-b, 3014 EE Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Living With Water, Short Session

17:00 CEST

From Neglect to Connection: Digital Placemaking for Palestinian Minority in Israel
Wednesday September 25, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Steps
Join me in this dynamic session that explores how digital placemaking is transforming neglected public spaces in Palestinian Arab towns within Israel. You'll discover the journey of the Qalb-Al-Balad project, which began as a pilot initiative and is now evolving into a comprehensive placemaking movement led by community members, youth activists, and civil society. This session will reveal the unique challenges and innovative solutions encountered while revitalizing spaces neglected due to political discrimination.

I will also share my personal journey from volunteering in the pilot project to becoming a master’s student whose thesis focuses on digital placemaking, using this project as a case study. Today, as an activist architect, social entrepreneur, and MEPI Alumna, I’ve transitioned from a volunteer to the project coordinator at ACAP, leading this initiative with a deep commitment to my community.

This is an opportunity to learn from a project that bridges the gap between physical and digital spaces and fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment within a marginalized community. This session will offer practical insights into engaging marginalized communities through digital technologies and co-creating public spaces that reflect their identity. Let’s discuss, share, and imagine new possibilities for placemaking in challenging environments!

Note: This session will use headphones for audio
Speakers
avatar for Sirin Amin&Widad Hassan
Wednesday September 25, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 CEST
Keilepand Steps Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Local Power & the Battle for Space, Short Session

17:30 CEST

Apero & Dinner @ Keilepand
Wednesday September 25, 2024 17:30 - 22:00 CEST
Keilepand
Join us for another fantastic dining opportunity at Keilepand!


  • Alcohol will be available downstairs
  • Food truck(s) will be onsite serving out fries, snacks, pizza, and Malaysian food made-to-order!
  • You can also dine at Keilepand's restaurant Cult=us by making a reservation via this link.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 17:30 - 22:00 CEST
Keilepand Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands

18:00 CEST

The Radical Honesty for Change Fishbowl
Wednesday September 25, 2024 18:00 - 20:00 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall)
A free, welcoming, and horizontal space to discuss the current trends and challenges of our practice. The session aims to create an intimate and open environment with dim lighting, encouraging honest and meaningful dialogue. To foster a safe space for free expression, stickers will be placed on phone cameras, emulating a nightclub-style no photo/video policy. Please note that there will be a queue to enter as we must cover the cameras with stickers. 
Moderators
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Ramon Marrades

Director of Placemaking Europe, Placemaking Europe
I am an economist and urbanist with a passion for port cities, public spaces, culture, and innovation. Director at Placemaking Europe, founder at Vigla, and strategy advisor to a number of cities and large-scale development projects. Before, Iserved as the Chief Strategy and Finance... Read More →
Speakers
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Steve Davies

Principal, Place Solutions Group
I am a Co-Founder of Project for Public Spaces. Since 2018, I have been an independent consultant. I am currently President of the Placemaking Fund and a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Urban Placemaking and Management program at Pratt Institute. My current interests include public... Read More →
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Juliet Kahne

Director of Events, Project for Public Spaces
Juliet is the Director of Events at Project for Public Spaces where she produces online engagements and annual international conferences, including all of the organization's International Placemaking Weeks. Juliet is an urban geographer in practice and obtained her doctorate at Kings... Read More →
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Julia Pineda

Partner, Crearqció
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Milena Ivkovic

CEO, Placemaking Western Balkans
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Beitske Boonstra

Assistant Professor, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Beitske Boonstra works as assistant professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, department of Public Administration and Sociology. Her research interests are civic self-organization, city-making and place-making, community-led urban development, just resilience, urban governance, transdisciplinarity... Read More →
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Rosemarie van Ham

Advisor Inclusive Climate Policy, Municipality of Rotterdam
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Wednesday September 25, 2024 18:00 - 20:00 CEST
Keilepand Center Stage (Main Hall) Keilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands
  Plenary

20:30 CEST

Placemaking Club with Kostrok @ Keilepand (Cult=US)
Wednesday September 25, 2024 20:30 - 23:00 CEST
Cult=Us @ Keilepand
Join us for a Placemaking Club Night with Live DJ Kostrok!
Since 2010, Kostrok has been making an impact on clubbing culture. From the creation of his own events, to continuous music releases on labels like Parlophone, Mushroom Pillow or TheBasementDiscos, touring around the world in spots like Space Ibiza, Sisyphos Berlin or Fabrik Madrid and shifting his base of inspiration between Valencia, Madrid, Berlin and currently in CDMX. 
In 2021, Kostrok entered live in the metaverse to communicate a whole new world through a small character, represented with big glasses and an intrinsic joy that perfectly represents his music: joy, a referential meta-journey halfway between house-disco, italo disco, breaks, electronica, sythnwave and above all, a lot of energy focused on the dance floor. 
Speakers
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Wednesday September 25, 2024 20:30 - 23:00 CEST
Cult=Us @ Keilepand Keilestraat 7a, 3029 BP Rotterdam
  Placemaking Essentials, Side Activity
 
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