Outputs

National Reports By Country

Publications

Comparative National Report

While placemaking has gained recognition across various fields, only a handful of projects have put theory into practice. This book bridges that gap by sharing the untold stories of young people and adults involved in place-based youth work. Discover how youth actively shape the structures, values, and dialogues within their communities, physically exploring neighborhoods to drive change.

“While placemaking has become increasingly popular, it is crucial to recognize the fact our youth is still not (sufficiently) involved in our city making process. The importance of youth engagement and empowerment, especially in light of our current and future health and climate concerns, cannot be emphasised enough. Young people are not only the future, but also the present of our cities, and their participation is essential in shaping environments that are more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable.”

– Bram Dewolfs, Director of Urban Foxes

Publication

The Placemaking 4 Inclusion Cookbook

To effectively engage young people in the placemaking process, it is crucial to provide them with fun and engaging tools that are tailored to their specific needs and interests. The tools from the PM4I Cookbook include a wide range of non-formal activities that foster problem-solving solving, creative thinking, and are simply fun to engage with. It is of the utmost importance that we involve our youth as partners in this process, thereby also including them in the design of the different activities, which was what happened during the development of this Cookbook.