Culture, music, art, food and entertainment have a crucial role in the development of vibrant communities and in ensuring the livelihood of cities.

This webinar will offer an opportunity to discuss the value of placemaking for communities and the city, and the key factors to develop it successfully.

The panel will address key questions including:

• What is the role of art, culture, food and entertainment in communities and what is needed in terms of infrastructure, what are the opportunities and challenges of meanwhile use, and how can we ensure that the cultural elements are considered at the beginning of the development process and well-looked after following completion?
• What is the role of the different stakeholders and how can they successfully work together?
• How important is placemaking to foster community engagement and inclusivity, what is needed for it to be successful and what is the impact on people’s wellbeing?
• The COVID-19 crisis has heavily impacted culture, entertainment and vibrancy of place – how will this evolve and impact future placemaking strategies?

The audience will have a chance to ask questions during the panel discussion to further develop the topic.