The Liveability Talks bring together leading voices in urban design, policy, and activism to explore what makes cities truly liveable.
Launched in 2024, the series aims to spark dialogue on creating more livable cities by showcasing the successes, challenges, and insights of cities that have pioneered innovative urban solutions. Esteemed experts, thought leaders from various disciplines, and city representatives share their experiences and visions.
Panel at Festival LAMPA
Panel discussion on "Cities for people: building tomorrow on the foundation of heritage" at Festival LAMPA, Latvia’s open-air democracy and conversation festival.
Mārtiņš Staķis
Reflections on the opportunities and challenges of applying a top-down approach, and learnings from working within city systems to drive change, from Mārtiņš Staķis, Member of the European Parliament (Greens/EFA) and former Mayor of Riga
Vivian Doumpa
Vivian Doumpa, co-founder of STIPO’s Greek office and a board member of Placemaking Europe, shares her expertise on placemaking, offering fresh insights on how cities can foster more engaging, accessible, and people-centered spaces.
Kateryna Baulina
Kateryna Baulina, Deputy Director of the NGO Analytical Center “Reformator,” shares her knowledge on urban planning when rebuilding Ukraine’s cities which have faced various degrees of destruction. The talk highlights creating SAFE and SMART cities.
Urban evolution
The Danish Cultural Institute (DKI) organized the first Liveability Talks session with Trevor Davies, Jan Gehl, Knud Holt Nielsen, Claus Hovmøller Jensen anf Bettina Werner. The sessions delved into Copenhagen’s urban evolution, and examples of reimagining city spaces for future generations.