Archethics
Project Title: ARCHETHICS. Dissonant European heritage as labs of democracy.
Programme: URBACT
Role of the Centre: Collaborator in the Vila Nova de Cerveira Local Action Group
Period: 01/06/2023 – 31/12/2025
Abstract:
The ARCHETHICS network brings together nine European cities that share the presence of heritage linked to a complex and controversial historical past (totalitarian regimes, disputed borders, etc.). Architecture, People, History and Ethics will be the four dimensions of the project to activate urban community laboratories with a view to transforming this heritage, made up of previously abandoned spaces, into places for locals and visitors to share knowledge and come to a multi-perspective understanding of the past and new visions for the future.
EU Urban Regenaration
Project Title: EU Urban Regeneration to achieve the Green Deal Objectives.
Programme: Jean Monnet RegenEU
Role of the Centre: Docência atividade didática
Period: 2024-2027
Abstract:
EU urban regeneration is an essential policy for achieving the multidimensional transition demanded by the European Green Deal (EGD), without leaving anyone behind. However, its relevance collides with insufficient knowledge of its potential among relevant stakeholders and EU citizens. In addition, there is a shortage of bachelor’s and master’s degree courses on this topic, and there is also little interrelated discussion between academia and policymakers.
In this context, the Jean Monnet RegenEU Chair focuses on promoting studies, research and awareness-raising on the transformative potential of urban regeneration by:
Emphasising the relevance of urban regeneration for resilient cities and a prosperous EU, targeting a wide range of urban stakeholders and looking ‘beyond sustainability’ in a time of ‘polycrisis’.
Stimulate discussion on how EU regeneration policy should evolve to achieve the ambitious social and environmental objectives of the EGD and tackle pressing urban challenges from a people-centred approach.
Inform debates and decision-making on Cohesion Policy in order to strengthen the EU’s leading role in realising a resilient and cohesive urban system, as outlined in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Urban Agenda for the European Union and the EGD.
Promoting EU values and, in particular, defending a European urban system that prioritises the ‘common good’ (as set out in the New Leipzig Charter).