5 events
How can digital models and information and communication technologies support the monitoring, planning, and management of urban spaces? The session will explore good practices and opportunities for using digital twins to enable better-informed decisions, efficient resource use, and the green and social transformation of the urban environment.
Boyan Velev and the PESHA FEST team, Varna Cultural events and civic initiatives can transform public spaces and create new connections between people and the city. Drawing on the experience of PESHA FEST, we will discuss approaches to engaging diverse communities, reducing barriers to participation, and including vulnerable groups. The focus will be on partnerships between civil society organisations, local government, and businesses to create accessible and sustainable cultural initiatives.
Architect Ventsislava Nedyalkova, “Varna’s Spaces” A discussion of the possibilities for turning the former Russian Consulate building into a shared cultural and community space. We will explore the role of civic participation, accessible design, and collaboration between institutions, civil society organisations, professional communities, and businesses. The emphasis will be on the sustainable use of the existing building and the creation of a space open to diverse social groups.
Dr Diana Andreeva-Popyordanova, Director of the Observatory of Cultural Economics How can participation in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network support local cultural development and the international exchange of good practices? The session will explore opportunities for collaboration between the municipality, cultural and civil society organisations, universities, and businesses. We will discuss how media arts can encourage public participation, raise awareness of social and environmental issues, and lay the groundwork for future joint initiatives.
Svetlomira Stoyanova, expert in cultural policy and President of the NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee The session will explore approaches to clearly presenting the results of projects supported by European programmes and other public funding sources. We will discuss the use of visualisation, culture and art, digital platforms, and social media to share results and good practices. The emphasis will be on transparency, accessible information, and public engagement in assessing the impact achieved.