Placemaking Week Europe 2025, scheduled for September 23-26 in Reggio Emilia, Italy, is Europe’s largest placemaking festival, bringing together over 400 urban planners, policymakers, and community leaders. This event fosters global collaboration, knowledge sharing, and inspiration to improve urban spaces. Hosted across various venues in Reggio Emilia, the festival offers workshops, keynote speeches, site visits, and interactive sessions.
Reggio Emilia, known for its balance of historical richness and modern innovation, provides a fitting backdrop for exploring themes like social inclusion, accessibility, sustainable urban development, and welfare adaptation. The city’s initiatives, such as its strong network of social cooperatives and commitment to inclusive urban planning, exemplify its dedication to fostering vibrant, equitable communities.
The 2025 festival will focus on themes like embracing diversity in urban design, enhancing urban health through green spaces and sustainable practices, and addressing challenges faced by mid-sized cities. Participants will engage in discussions on how to create cities that support well-being and inclusivity for all demographics. The event also serves as a platform for Reggio Emilia to highlight its placemaking advancements while incorporating global insights to refine its urban strategies.
Placemaking Week Europe 2025 emphasizes empowering communities, strengthening public spaces, and creating a legacy of sustainable, people-centered urban environments in Reggio Emilia and beyond.