Sometimes our city seems torn by a bitter mix of standstill and sudden change. Construction sites and government formations never seem to end, while cultural venues are being very suddenly closed down. While policies push people into displacement, the amount of vacant square meters stays the same.
But that’s not the whole picture. In other corners positive change is growing everyday, slowly but surely getting stronger. From tenant mobilisations to architectural feminism, or from imagining a public bath house to really building a pool for your neighbours. Who gets to dream up the future of the city? And who puts it into practice? Who are the true (project) developers of our neighborhoods?
We are asking 13 opinion makers to share their experiences and visions during a Big Conversation. Let’s get a good look at some of the (under)currents shaping urban spaces today, and develop strategies for the future of our city.
To make sure everyone gets a chance to have their say, discussion groups are limited to 15 people per table. A big communal table will be kept at the heart of the space to enjoy some food and exchange thoughts with other participants.