On Wednesday, the 26th of March 2025, the one-day symposium Empowering Urban Transitions: Accessibility by Proximity in the 15-Minute City will feature an international lineup of experts who share the latest on proximity-centered planning, the 15-minute city concept, and innovative approaches to accessibility and urban transitions. Speakers include Benjamin Büttner and George Liu (Technical University of Munich), Marco Te Brömmelstroet (University of Amsterdam), Cecília Silva and Antóno Ferreia (University of Porto), Enrica Papa (University of Westminster), Yusak Susilo (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna), and Catherine Gall and Carlos Moreno (Sorbonne University, Paris).
Through engaging talks, interactive coffee breaks, and a culminating fishbowl discussion, attendees will explore new ways to shape how we live, work, and play in our cities. This event is suitable for urban planners, policymakers, researchers, or anyone interested in creating more inclusive and sustainable communities. The symposium offers valuable insights and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals - all in one day.
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PROGRAM
morning
9:30 - 10:00 Welcome Coffee and Registration
10:00 - 10:30 Proximity matters? by Benjamin Büttner (Technical University of Munich) Driving Urban Transitions by Maximilian Jäger (AustriaTech)
10:30 - 11:00 National Accessibility Goals in the Netherlands by Thomas Straatemeier (Goudappel)
11:00 - 11:30 Book Reading by António Ferreira (University of Porto) Socializing Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:00 Proximity-centred Accessibility Futures by Cecília Silva (University of Porto)
12:00 - 12:30 Commoning Accessibility by Enrica Papa (University of Westminster)
12:30 - 13:00 Unlocking the 15-minute City by Benjamin Büttner & George Liu (Technical University of Munich)
13:00 - 14:00 Book Reading by António Ferreira (University of Porto) Lunch Break
afternoon
14:00 - 14:30 Urban Transition Pathways by George Liu (Technical University of Munich) & Derek Halden (DHC Loop Connections)
14:30 - 15:00 Where are we with live-work-play locally and what we can do more? by Yusak Susilo (BOKU Vienna)
15:00 - 15:30 Scaling School Streets in Albania. From Pilot to National Policy by Simon Battisti (Qendra Marrëdhënie)
15:30 - 16:00 Book Reading by António Ferreira (University of Porto) Socializing Coffee Break
16:00 - 16:30 The End of the Road: what now? by Marco Te Brömmelstroet (University of Amsterdam & Lab of Thought)
16:30 - 17:30 From the 15-minute City to Happy Proximity to Proxilience by Catherine Gall & Carlos Moreno (IAE Paris-Sorbonne)
17:30 - 19:00 Fish Bowl Discussion: “Empowering Urban Transitions” Moderated by Benjamin Büttner (Technical University of Munich)
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When:
Wednesday 26th of March 2025, 9:30 to 19:00
In-person event, sign up until Sunday, 23rd of March 2025
Where:
Vorhoelzer Forum - Technical University of Munich
Arcisstrasse 21
80333, Munich