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“Cities are made by people”: a conversation with Xavier Matilla, Barcelona’s former chief architect

Ahead of New Urban Habits 2026 in Bucharest, the architect behind Barcelona’s green “superblocks” talks overtourism, cars, and why real change ...

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new Urban Habits 2026 – a park amphitheatre turns into a festival

Some cities change through big plans, the kind voted on in meeting rooms. Others change because someone planted a flower bed, started a ...

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What happens when a car-free street is given back to people? An urban experiment in Bucharest

What happens when you remove the cars and simply leave the street to people? On the weekend of May 9–10, as part of the Piațete Libere ...

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On what will Europe invest its money after 2028?

Europe is entering a new phase — one that redefines how development, funding, and innovation will shape the continent. After nearly a decade ...

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Building Inclusive Cities: Participatory Democracy in Marginalized Areas

Why participation matters Across European cities, marginalized urban areas face persistent challenges—poor infrastructure, limited access to ...

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Demystifying the new European Bauhaus: how sustainability, inclusion & aesthetics converge in urban design

“Why do we need the New European Bauhaus? Because we need to bring the green transition closer to citizens.” European Commission A short ...

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