Suburban Spark – workshop by City Space Architecture

This workshop is the first in-person event of the Public Space Academy, the first, free, interdisciplinary educational program aimed at establishing a new approach to urban complexity built around public space, promoted by City Space Architecture in partnership with the Ove Arup Foundation and with the generous support of UN-Habitat’s Global Public Space Programme. The Public Space Academy is a transformative learning experience with the best and most influential scholars, professionals and urban innovators.

The workshop will be a collaborative experience, allowing for various ways of involvement through presentations, seminars, collaborative work sessions, site visits, city trips and more! As the workshop is open to everyone (students, artists, researchers, professionals, and all other public space enthusiasts) we will be focusing on imagining interdisciplinary strategies for developing and improving public spaces in such neglected contexts.

When and Where?
1-10 September 2023 in Bologna, at Museo Spazio Pubblico, the artistic headquarters of City Space Architecture

What will we do?
During the workshop we will focus on exploring the context of suburban public spaces and understanding the key challenges and opportunities these spaces provide. What role can interdisciplinary collaboration play in re-imagining and revitalizing public spaces in such neglected areas? Drawing from the divers perspectives and professional fields of participants and instructors alike, we will work on establishing innovative strategies and interventions to create, maintain and govern inclusive and vibrant spaces.

Who will we work with?
A dense program of lectures, discussions and group work sessions from some very exciting people will provide the opportunities to:
– learn from urban innovators looking for new ways of thinking and doing
– discuss with renowned professionals in the field of architecture and urbanism
– meet with influential representatives of international organizations
– explore community practices
– and get to know many more brilliant personalities, including the instructors from the Public Space Academy online courses.

Read the full program of the workshop here.

The participation fee includes:
– membership to City Space Architecture valid until 31 December 2023,
– trip to Milan: visit to Arup office and several public space transformation,
– trip to Venice: visit to the 18th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice Biennale, curated by Leslie Lokko
– social events and workshop activities and materials,
– use of the spaces and facilities (Museo Spazio Pubblico and others),
– certificate of completion of the workshop.

Link for the payment is available till August 8, 2023 at midnight CEST on Eventbrite.