Project summary
Temporary uses can help cities to have more flexible and agile approaches to their plans for sustainable development.
They've been used successfully in many urban renewal projects to address various issues and bring social, economic, and environmental benefits, creating shared value and long-term impact.
In post-COVID Europe, the visibility of pre-existing urban voids and empty spaces that were already moving toward new uses is amplified, and sustainable development plans may not take into account the new uses and functions that may arise after the pandemic.
The aim of our project:
To change how cities and regions design policies for sustainable development plans, including temporary uses for abandoned or underutilised spaces to be regenerated. We'll learn from different policies and build the capacity to make it happen. This will lead to better urban governance, accessible services, and collaboration with local communities, with the aim of increasing access and opportunities for the most vulnerable categories of residents and city users. We'll work with residents, civil society, and small businesses to tackle urban challenges together and improve policies on temporary uses that may be considered as innovative tools to transform cities through a place-based approach.
Who we are:
Our partnership brings together local and regional authorities, their associations and development agencies from Italy, Spain, France, Poland, Romania and Latvia.
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