Progressive and radical change is happening around the issue of cultural heritage accessibility and access during recent years. The ROCK project has followed a specific approach to accessibility, which was applied in different European cities. Join this Online Seminar led by the University of Bologna, to hear representatives and local stakeholders from the ROCK cities of Lyon, Cluj and Bologna presenting the latest developments on the theory and practice of heritage accessibility.
The panel will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
Deputy Mayor for Economic activities, accessibility, European and international relations, City of Bologna
University of Bologna
Fondazione Innovazione Urbana
Cavazza Institute Bologna
Director of Urban Lighting Department at the City of Lyon
City of Lyon
City of Cluj-Napoca
Design for All Foundation
University of Bologna
Join this Online Seminar led by the Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon, exploring three perspectives of sustainability: social, environmental and cultural. Each one of them is illustrated by grassroot examples from Lisbon and other actions carried out in the ROCK cities of Vilnius and Turin.
The panel will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
University of Lisbon
Director of Vilnius Old Town Renewal Agency
Torino Urban Lab
City of Lisbon
ONG Rés do Chão, Lisbon
Cozinha Popular da Mouraria
Department Urban Planning and Environment of the City of Bologna
University of Lisbon
Join this Online Seminar led by the Faculty of Architecture of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, offering insights on the results of the ROCK project in the domain of co-creation, facilitation, and recognition of innovative partnerships. These are based on re-using cultural heritage as a resource and enabler of novel, creative urban policies and practices. Listen to academic experts, city representatives and local stakeholders from the ROCK cities of Skopje, Bologna and Eindhoven discussing the theory and practice of building multi-stakeholder partnerships for cultural heritage valorisation.
The panel will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
City of Skopje
Fondazione Innovazione Urbana
City of Eindhoven
ROCK Multi Actor Board – Special Adviser on Culture in Sustainable Cities – United Cities and Local Governments – UCLG Barcelona
Faculty of Architecture, University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje
Visit the virtual booths of ROCK partners presenting technological solutions and discover relevant EU projects focusing on cultural heritage.
Join this session led by EUROCITIES, presenting the process of exchange created among European funded projects focusing on cultural heritage, the impacts it had and the results it created. Get the latest information on the EU Urban Agenda Partnership for Culture and Cultural Heritage which highlights cultural heritage as a vital resource and opportunity for urban development.
Eurocities
Urban Agenda for the EU
Join this session to learn about key policy recommendations by TASO, addressing regulatory issues and implementation frameworks at all administrative levels. The discussion will offer useful tools for those advocating for cultural heritage as a driver for sustainable and smart growth.
TASO
University of Bologna
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have significant and long-lasting repercussions, which will be felt across industry and society, and will influence future trends in the cultural sector. Join this pre-recorded session with experts from Confindustria Servizi Innovativi e Tecnologici sharing their research findings on how companies react to transformations in the context of urban regeneration.
Confindustria Servizi Innovativi e Tecnologici
ILS - Research Institute for Regional and Urban Development
ICLEI Europe
Join this session led by Fondazione Fitzcarraldo, offering guidelines and tools for heritage-led regeneration initiatives fostering economic growth and social inclusion. The discussion will address design methodologies for business models and financial schemes useful to place-based strategies for heritage-led regeneration processes.
Fondazione Fitzcarraldo
University of Bologna
Join this session led by TASO, linking cultural heritage with the Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3) developed at regional and national levels. The discussion will address ways for paving innovation-led pathways to cultural heritage as drivers of regional development and will highlight the potential role of cities as tier-one RIS3 actors.
TASO
ART-ER
Join this session led by Julie’s Bicycle, offering practical guidance on how to improve the environmental sustainability of outdoor cultural events in heritage cities. The discussion will address key impact areas and international best practices on circular and green approaches to event management.
Julie’s Bicycle
University of Bologna
It’s not over till it’s over! This is your time to share feedback and receive information on future opportunities. The Vice Mayor of the City of Bologna, Valentina Orioli, makes a final reflection on the ROCK methodology for co-designing culturally vibrant and sustainable neighbourhoods in a circular and incremental way. A music performance in collaboration with the Teatro Comunale di Bologna brings the ROCK Open Knowledge Week to a closure, giving us inspiration for the next steps!
Vice Mayor, City of Bologna
ROCK Project Coordinator, City of Bologna
ICLEI Europe
in collaboration with the Teatro Comunale di Bologna
