KONTEJNER & SUBTOPIA TWINNING 08/05/2025
From Stockholm to Zagreb: A Comics Artist’s Exchange at Kontejner As part of the Future DiverCities Twinning Program, comic artist Yana Knight — based at Subtopia, a member of ECHN — traveled to Zagreb for a creative residency hosted by Kontejner. The twinning initiative connects cultural hubs with the pilots to foster artistic exchange, knowledge-sharing, […]
Newsletter #10 – 05/05/2025
BIODIVERSITY IN ACTION @ TINCON BERLIN Public Art Lab invites you to a three-day Biodiversity Lab to explore creative approaches to urban storytelling, sensitive mapping, and artistic narratives. Nature Writing with Michaela Vieser Renowned nature writing author Michaela Vieser will lead a biodiversity workshop at TINCON Berlin, guiding participants through an exploration of non-human species […]
Newsletter #9 – 22/04/2025
TWINNING PROGRAM Discover the exciting exchange program between project partners and ECHN members unfolding over the next few months! In just a few days, Yana from Subtopia (Norsborg, Sweden) will be hosted by KONTEJNER in Zagreb. This visit will explore an innovative new approach to storytelling and creative problem-solving. In May, Natalia from ARTERIA_LAB (Evora, Portugal) will travel to Liepaja (Latvia). As both cities prepare […]
Newsletter #8 – 11/03/2025
TWINNING PROGRAM – NEW OPEN CALL The Future DiverCities (FDC) project continues its Twinning program with the ECHN members! (mobility grant) This is a unique opportunity to visit and exchange with the Future DiverCities pilot sites. Each pilot is located in a different EU city and has its own different profile. Next station: Marseille! Check here for […]
Celebrating Community and Culture in Timisoara- 10/03/2025
Celebrating Community & CultureSince 2006, our partner PLAI have brought people together through cultural and community-driven events, including the PLAI Festival, JAZZx, and BEGA! projects. With the support of over 1,500 volunteers, these initiatives highlight the value of collaboration, learning, and meaningful connections. The Volunteering AcademyPart of the PLAI Cultural Center and supported by the […]
3rd Open call – Twinning program – 10/03/2025
Twinning Program between one ECHN member and the Future DiverCities partners, La Friche and CHRONIQUES, Marseille. The Future DiverCities (FDC) project continues its Twinning program with the ECHN members! (mobility grant) Location: Marseille Calendar: 5 days in April (the week of the 26th), July (around the 23rd) or Fall 2025 Deadline to apply: 30 […]
Newsletter #7 – Future DiverCities embarks on the second half of the project – 11/02/2025
YEAR 2: SEPTEMBER 2023 – DECEMBER 2024 The previous year was full of exchanges and experiences. Discover the numbers behind the activities, resources, communication materials, and tools provided by the partners in 2024. Read more here. NEW SERIES OF WEBINARS PROPOSED BY LAMA The first talk of the online learning series takes place on February 19th at […]
Cycle of Webinars on Practice and Knowledge Sharing by Lama
The Future DiverCities Learning Series is a new program designed to foster knowledge exchange and critical reflection on key topics at the intersection of art, culture, and urban transformation. Through a series of talks, the program will bring together experts, practitioners, and project participants to discuss pressing issues and share innovative approaches. #1 Making a […]
YEAR 2 : 2023-2024 in Numbers – 28/01/2024
Discover in number the activities, ressources, communication material, and tools provided by the partners for this second year of the Future DiverCities project. Click here to download the PDF.
Article: Soft Power of design thinking by Savonia – 16/12/2024
Soft Power of Design Thinking as Way for Eco-Social Prospective Impact Assessment by Savonia. Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia UAS) was founded in 1992 and owned by public authorities (Ltd). Savonia operates in three locations in Eastern Finland: Iisalmi, Kuopio and Varkaus. Savonia UAS offers higher education in over 40 bachelor and master degree programs […]
