The Youth Placemaking Balkans (YPB) project is a regional initiative focused on supporting local, youth-led activities that encourage young people to become active citizens by creating the community spaces they imagine and need. By integrating youth voices and needs into community projects, we are empowering a new generation to take a leading role in the democratic processes of their cities.
Our partnership brings together organizations from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Greece, and North Macedonia to establish a transnational movement with the potential to scale these inspiring examples to other communities across the region.
The project is structured to build skills practically, moving from research to real-world urban interventions:
By pooling expertise in non-formal education and community development, YPB has created a comprehensive model for engaging youth through the power of public space
Public spaces are vital for communities, offering young people areas to connect, play, and engage in civic life. Yet, these spaces need to be designed thoughtfully to meet the diverse needs of youth.
Public spaces are vital for communities, offering young people areas to connect, play, and engage in civic life. Yet, these spaces need to be designed thoughtfully to meet the diverse needs of youth.
Public spaces are vital for communities, offering young people areas to connect, play, and engage in civic life. Yet, these spaces need to be designed thoughtfully to meet the diverse needs of youth.
Public spaces are vital for communities, offering young people areas to connect, play, and engage in civic life. Yet, these spaces need to be designed thoughtfully to meet the diverse needs of youth.
Public spaces are vital for communities, offering young people areas to connect, play, and engage in civic life. Yet, these spaces need to be designed thoughtfully to meet the diverse needs of youth.
Public spaces are vital for communities, offering young people areas to connect, play, and engage in civic life. Yet, these spaces need to be designed thoughtfully to meet the diverse needs of youth.
Public spaces are vital for communities, offering young people areas to connect, play, and engage in civic life. Yet, these spaces need to be designed thoughtfully to meet the diverse needs of youth.
6 partner organisations from Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, Romania, Croatia, and Greece gathered in Belgrade on 29-31 May to embark on a journey of encouraging youth participation through placemaking.