Change it yourself
30. August 2021
For the first time, Fussballaballa left its Berlin-Moabit home for Kassel for this years Euro 2020. The weekend of the quarterfinals was the beginning to an alternative public viewing experience, providing critical perspectives on football and bringing together communities. | ›
Review / 4. February 2021
Initiated in 2014, the project Vivacidade sought to revive forgotten corners in Aveiro, Portugal, and created a new public square: Largo de São Sebastião. We revisited the project and looked at how it has developed over the years since. | ›
Essay / 7. January 2021
Among many things, the 2020 CTB Lab in Rijeka, produced a local newspaper called Nas List that is meant to connect the neighbourhood and strengthen local identity. Here, you can read a commentary from the newspaper written by CTB’s Miodrag Kuč. | ›
Reflection / 21. December 2020
Once Berlin's most famous empty lot, we reflect on its history and legacy as a beacon of activism for bottom-up urban development. What remains after an ultimately unsuccessful struggle for self-determination and what is the point of protest in a city which is increasingly unresponsive to its citizens demands? | ›
Reflection / 9. December 2020
Once Berlin's most famous empty lot, we reflect on its history and legacy as a beacon of activism for bottom-up urban development. What remains after an ultimately unsuccessful struggle for self-determination and what is the point of protest in a city which is increasingly unresponsive to its citizens demands? | ›
Reflection / CityToolbox
How do you find and engage communities to support you in the realisation of your plans? Short answer: listen closely and don’t have too many. The Hartera team and I reflect on the importance of communication, flexibility and local identity, and look ahead how the project can pave the road for a lasting improvement of a long-neglected quarter. | ›
Reflection / CityToolbox
The unusual situation we have all been facing since the beginning of 2020 has opened up many unexpected opportunities in cities around the world. The great change has been noticed in public spaces, as they have become less occupied, almost empty. In particular, the streets that are normally crowded with cars have become more accessible to different user groups. | ›
Review / CityToolbox
How to bring the historic road, which was overloaded with traffic, back to life was the main concern about Koroska Street in Maribor, Slovenia. Using various approaches and tools, the case of its gradual urban transformation will be shortly elaborated. | ›
