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🗯 Think bold upgrades, smart renovations & creative rethinking of what’s already in the built environment. 🏠 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝟮: 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 ♻️ This UF25 track explores how we can reinvent, reuse & retrofit our buildings to meet today’s climate & social needs — without starting from scratch. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 👷‍♂️ Brownfield Unicorns: Turning Terrible Into Terrific 👷‍♂️ Home Improvement: Starting with People 👷‍♂️ Reinventing Materials, Redefining Buildings 👷‍♂️ The Power of Storytelling in the Built Environment 👷‍♂️ Waking Up to the Retrofitting Challenge 👷‍♂️ Heritage vs. Modernisation ...𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲! 🎟️ urban-future.org/tickets 🔗 urban-future.org/programme 🇵🇱 May 21–23 | Łódź, Poland   See you there 👋

Let’s make our spaces shine! ✨ Join Conni from our program team as she gives us a sneak peek into Track 2 at UF25 in Łódź, Poland. @wienimsommerregen   🏠 Track 2: Retrofitting Buildings - all about giving existing buildings a second life! ♻️  From creative reuse to deep renovations, get ready to explore bold ideas and practical strategies for a better built environment.   🛠️ Expect inspiring sessions, expert speakers, and plenty of aha-moments. Don’t miss it!   🎟️ Tickets: urban-future.org/tickets or #linkinbio 🔗 Programme: #linkinbio 🇵🇱 May 21–23 | Łódź, Poland

Introducing Track 1: Driving Change with Networks 🤜🤛   Change takes more than good ideas—it takes a community. This UF25 track dives into how meaningful networks drive action, how collaboration fuels impact, and how we can move faster when we move together.   Highlights include: 🤝 Making First Connections 👉 Swiping Right on Unlikely Partners 💪 The Most Powerful Person in the Room …and many more!   Discover the updated lineup of sessions and speakers in the latest programme: #linkinbio   🎟️ urban-future.org/tickets or #linkinbio 🇵🇱 May 21–23 | Łódź, Poland

Say hello to more of our inspiring speakers for Urban Future 2025! 🙋🏽‍♀️🫶🏼🙋🏻‍♂️   This incredible crew knows how to ignite change and reimagine the future of our cities. Whether they’re architects, urbanists, planners, educators or politicians – what unites them is their deep passion for making cities better, healthier & more livable for everyone. ❤️‍🔥   You won’t want to miss these urban heroes on stage at UF25 in Łódź.    💛 Check out the programme now! #linkinbio 📍 Łódź, Poland | 🗓 May 21–23, 2025

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 until Urban Future 2025 in Łódź!   🔥 The excitement amoung our community is building! From May 21 to 23, Łódź will be the vibrant hub for change-makers, urban enthusiasts and city leaders from around the globe.    Are you on board? Drop a 💛 if we'll see you there! 🎟️ Tickets #linkinbio 👉🏼 Programme #linkinbio   🗺 P.S. Did you see Field Trip registrations are now open?! 🎒 Get your ticket NOW so you can select your two faves before they fill up! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ 🔥The excitement amoung our community is building! From May 21 to 23, Łódź will be the vibrant hub for change-makers, urban enthusiasts and city leaders from around the globe.    Are you on board? Drop a 💛 if we’ll see you there! 🎟️ Tickets #linkinbio 👉🏼 Programme #linkinbio   🗺 P.S. Did you see Field Trip registrations are now open?! 🎒 Get your ticket NOW so you can select your two faves before they fill up! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️

Łódź awaits — let the adventures begin! 🎒🗺️📸 𝗔𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁, you can choose 2 of your favourite captivating Field Trips: 🎥 HollyŁódź! A cradle of cinematic genius  🌙 Łódź by night 💧Underground & uncovered: hidden rivers  🏙️ What a view! 🪦 Whispers of the past: Łódź’s Jewish Cemetery  👟 Off the beaten track 🚂 Hop on the tram of time 🍃 Green escape: Walking oparks & river routes  👩🏻 Her story: The enduring legacy of Łódź’s women  🌓 Before and after: revitalisation expert tour  🐝 Bee Well: Discover Apitherapy 🦶 Little feet, big city: how children navigate the city  🏃 Hangover morning run #1 & 2 🔎 CityChangers pub quiz  🗺️ City Centre revitalization tour  🔝 From steam to style 🧱Manufaktura: the city’s new hot spot 🎬 Just Streets film night  ✨Take back the night  🚲 Cycling the city  🚦 Street makeover workshop  📷 Snap & chat: urban regeneration walkshop  🔌 Test drive the latest e-vehicles Get your ticket if you haven’t already, because TOMORROW you can officially register. They fill up fast! The Field Trip registration link drops at 12:00 sharp!    🎟️ Get your ticket now - go go go! #linkinbio  💙 See you there - Łódź, Poland from May 21 to 23    Join us at Urban Future 2025 for an immersive, fun, urban experience!

👋 Say HI to Conni from our programme team!  Today she’s introducing us to Track 1: Driving Change with Networks 🌍💬   At Urban Future, we believe real change doesn’t happen alone. This track is all about building powerful alliances, sharing tools for collaboration, and learning how to spark momentum—together.💥   Highlights include: 🔗 Making First Connections 🤝 Swiping Right on Unlikely Partners 🧠 The Most Powerful Person in the Room …and more!    🆕 🆕 🆕 Explore the full track, sessions and new speakers in our freshly UPDATED programme — #linkinbio 🆕 🆕 🆕     P.S. Field trip registration opens next week for ticket holders! So get your ticket NOW - go go go! 🎟️ urban-future.org/tickets May 21–23 | Łódź, Poland

Celebrating Łódź Events in May! 🇵🇱 May 20-May 23: the most climate-friendly week in Poland   Yesterday’s press breakfast announced: 💚 Polish Climate Summit including TrendStation - Sustainable Fashion Show 💚 Urban Future - The Better-Cities Event 💚 EV Experience - E-Mobility Picnic   🎤 “The trick for cities like ours is turning deficits into strengths. After all...we are among the leading local governments driving transformation in Europe,” — Adam Pustelnik, Deputy Mayor of Łódź   🌱 “No one really doubts that climate change is not just a slogan — it’s happening.” — Anna Wierzbicka, PhD, Director, Dept. of Environmental Shaping   💬 “Urban Future 2025 is not just a conference - it is a movement that inspires and motivates real action for better, more resilient and inclusive cities and an infinite pool of inspiration - where real stories, real solutions, and real impact take center stage.“ — Gerald Babel-Sutter, CEO & Co-Founder of Urban Future     Will you be in Łódź this May? Let us know in the comments!

Programme Highlights 🌟 Let’s shine a light on Track 0: Sessions You Don’t Want to Miss!    🔹 0.2. Boomers X GenZ 🔹 The planet’s in trouble — blamed on older generations, while the youth are seen as too lazy to fix it. But what happens when generations team up? In this session, we explore powerful collaborations between Gen Z and older changemakers, busting stereotypes and driving real impact. Learn what makes these partnerships work — and what can break them. Moderator: Miriam Staley | Speakers: Jacob Hartmann, TC Guthey Schwartzkopff, Wolfgang Frey, & Helen Zoe Frey 🔹 0.3. Eco over Ego🔹 For the first time, U.S. and European parents prefer daughters over sons—girls are seen as more empathetic, responsible, and growth-oriented. Women also outperformed as leaders during the pandemic, and female-led groups show greater resilience. Why does this matter? In collaboration, ego takes a back seat. ‘Female’ leadership traits — like empathy and reflection — are key to success. Join this session to explore what makes collaborations work (and what doesn’t). Moderator: Zoë Dattner | Speakers: Maral Koohestanian, Ronni Kahn AO, & Supriya Garikipati 🔹 0.4. How to Annoy Politicians🔹 Changemakers make cities better — but not everyone’s thrilled, especially when they break the rules or gain media attention and support. That’s when they start annoying politicians. Join this session to learn how to be a more effective (and strategic) troublemaker. Moderator: Michael Shank, Ph.D. | Speakers: Jason Roberts, Reena Mahajan, Krista Kampus, Heinrich Strößenreuther, elisabeth Meze, & Robert Douglas McKaye   ............................................... Which session are you most excited about? We’ll dive into the other four Tracks starting next week! 👉🏼 Programme: #linkinbio 🎟️ Tickets: #linkinbio 🩷 Łódź | May 21-23, 2025

🚲👨🏻‍🦽What if your city’s streets were designed for 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 — not just cars? 🛹🤸🏽‍♀️ In this episode of The @citychangersorg Podcast, we dive into the Just Streets EU project, dedicated to doing just that. Marco Te Brömmelstroet and Adrian Fratila unpack what “justice” means in urban design, how to handle naysayers, and whether Dutch-style mobility is really the one cities should be aspiring to model. Spoiler: It’s not a one-size-fits-all! 🎧 Tune in for fresh ideas on making our streets fairer, friendlier, more sustainable and safe! #linkinbio ………………………………………… You can meet some of the Just Streets team at The Better-Cities Event this May in Łódź!  🎟️ urban-future.org ………………………………………… More at Just Streets🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️: just-streets.eu

Heartfelt shoutout to our amazing UF25 partners! 🎉   Urban Future is teaming up with 100+ partners to spark change this May!  Check them all at #linkinbio   We’re counting down the days until we unite in Łódź  — and we simply could not do it without you! 🙌   👋 Mark your calendars: May 21-23 — big love for being part of this wild, impactful ride! 🫶🏽

🚸 Łódź’s first School Street is coming! 🚸 Tired of cars ruling Czerwona Road in Łódź — and inspired at Urban Future — Karolina Taczalska just DID it...she rallied a community to reclaim their street. 🚲🌳   With city-approved changes—like greenery, safer crossings, and even a red-painted road—they’re proving small steps lead to big impact!   “Any improvement is worth the effort. Any life saved makes all this worthwhile,” Karolina says. 💛   Will this spark more people-friendly streets across Europe? 👉 Read the @citychangersorg story: #linkinbio   ……………………………………………………..   P.S. See it in person at the Better-Cities Event in Łódź this May! 🎟️ urban-future.org