📍 Date: September 23 – 26, 2026
📍 Location: Reggio Emilia, Italy
📍 Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
At HORUS, we believe the built environment plays a crucial role in shaping public health. That’s why we’re excited about the Placemaking Week Europe 2026, a leading event dedicated to rethinking how we design and experience our cities.
This year, Reggio Emilia will be the hub for discussions on urban inclusion, sustainable mobility, revitalizing historic centers, and well-being in mid-sized cities. With its strong culture of civic engagement and innovative urbanism, Reggio Emilia provides the perfect setting to explore how placemaking can shape healthier, more inclusive communities.
Why is this event important for HORUS?
Our research focuses on how elements of the built environment—transportation infrastructure, walkability, and green spaces—can encourage healthier lifestyles and reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.
Key topics at the event:
🌍 Designing cities for all → Creating accessible and inclusive spaces that foster diversity and social cohesion.
🏛️ Reimagining historic centers → Balancing heritage conservation with modern urban needs.
🩺 Urban well-being → Integrating health and sustainability into city planning.
🚶♂️ Connected mobility → Rethinking transportation to reduce car dependency and enhance urban life.
If you have a project, idea, or expertise to share, there’s still time to get involved—the application deadline is April 30, 2025.
At HORUS, we’re ready to join the conversation and contribute our knowledge on urban health.
Learn more about the event here.