SUMMARY REPORT
This report presents research insights on how participatory placemaking and creative arts methods can strengthen democratic values in rural communities. It highlights the challenges young people face in accessing public spaces and participating in civic life, alongside the capacity-building needs of youth workers. Drawing on interviews and focus groups across Lithuania, Turkey, Italy, and Germany, the report maps barriers, opportunities, and collaboration dynamics for more inclusive local participation.
DIGITAL MAP OF INITIATIVES
The Mapping Tool of Initiatives is a resource for discovering amazing placemaking projects happening all over partner countries.We’ve gathered inspiring examples to show youth workers, NGOs, and decision-makers how real communities are being transformed.
It’s designed to help you:
- Discover successful placemaking initiatives that can spark your own creativity.
- Learn from innovative approaches that you can adapt and replicate in your own community.
- Increase the visibility of fantastic placemaking efforts happening across Europe.
You can browse through different projects, see what other young people have created, and get inspired to start your own placemaking adventure. It’s all about sharing success stories and learning from each other.
PEDAGOGICAL TOOLKIT
This toolkit is primarily for youth workers who are passionate about empowering young people to shape their local environments. Whether you’re new to placemaking or looking to deepen your existing practice, this resource offers a blend of theoretical understanding and practical application. As a pedagogical toolkit, it’s structured to facilitate learning and skill development, providing answers to both the “What?” and the “How?” of participatory placemaking in youth work.
Our aim is to provide youth workers with structured methodologies, practical tools, and inspirational case studies to empower them in facilitating inclusive placemaking initiatives.