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Hackathon to Bruxelles
High schoolers for urban revival: a New European Bauhaus Vision
Our project engages high school students in reimagining and transforming urban spaces through an innovative and sustainable approach aligned with the New European Bauhaus vision. By fostering community involvement, creativity, and environmental awareness, students develop concrete proposals for urban regeneration, addressing social and ecological challenges. Through collaborative learning and digital tools, they become active agents of change for a more inclusive and beautiful future
Italy
Regional
Liguria Region
Mainly urban
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
Yes
2024-12-05
No
No
No
As a representative of an organisation, in partnership with other organisations
The “Hackathon to Bruxelles” project was born from the success of the Liceti Institute in responding to the call for interest promoted by Regione Liguria in October 2024, This initiative challenged high school students to develop projects on environmental and social issues relevant to Liguria. The challenge required Liceti to find partner schools to select students, forming mixed teams that competed locally. The top two teams, chosen by two juries, won a study trip to Brussels.
The project is part of the NEB initiative, which Regione Liguria has adopted as a pioneering region in Italy since 2022, promoting its principles through festivals, territorial events, local challenges, partnerships, student engagement, and informational sessions. The main goal is to enhance students’ knowledge and active participation in European themes, citizenship, and civic engagement.
Students, organized into mixed groups of up to eight members, developed innovative ideas on environmental and social issues relevant to the Ligurian territory, addressing topics such as active citizen engagement in urban transformation and regeneration processes, the creation of more inclusive, sustainable, and attractive public spaces and the development of intergenerational dialogue. Their work focused on finding solutions to key local challenges, including the effects of climate change, overtourism, pollution, and an aging population.
The ideas developed, based on NEB principles, emphasize participatory processes, multi-level engagement, and the application of interdisciplinary skills. The project targeted high school students across Liguria and involved two Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) experts along with two Regione Liguria specialists guiding students on thematic challenges.
The project resulted in the development and drafting of innovative ideas by young participants, enabling them to become active agents in finding solutions for the regeneration of spaces and communities that need it most
The project is part of the NEB initiative, which Regione Liguria has adopted as a pioneering region in Italy since 2022, promoting its principles through festivals, territorial events, local challenges, partnerships, student engagement, and informational sessions. The main goal is to enhance students’ knowledge and active participation in European themes, citizenship, and civic engagement.
Students, organized into mixed groups of up to eight members, developed innovative ideas on environmental and social issues relevant to the Ligurian territory, addressing topics such as active citizen engagement in urban transformation and regeneration processes, the creation of more inclusive, sustainable, and attractive public spaces and the development of intergenerational dialogue. Their work focused on finding solutions to key local challenges, including the effects of climate change, overtourism, pollution, and an aging population.
The ideas developed, based on NEB principles, emphasize participatory processes, multi-level engagement, and the application of interdisciplinary skills. The project targeted high school students across Liguria and involved two Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) experts along with two Regione Liguria specialists guiding students on thematic challenges.
The project resulted in the development and drafting of innovative ideas by young participants, enabling them to become active agents in finding solutions for the regeneration of spaces and communities that need it most
European Citizenship
Sustainability
Inclusion
Innovation
Urban Regeneration
The Hackathon to Bruxelles is sustainable as it aims to promote sustainability through the transmission of values and serves as a paradigm for urban regeneration.
The Hackathon to Bruxelles emphasizes sustainability by engaging students in designing projects that promote environmental regeneration and resource efficiency while involving local communities. Participants develop solutions that integrate green infrastructure, renewable energy, and sustainable urban practices tailored to the needs of their specific territories. Public engagement is central, as students collaborate with citizens to co-create ideas, ensuring practical and impactful solutions. This approach reflects the New European Bauhaus principles of sustainability rooted in collective action and local empowerment. Moreover, students were encouraged to utilize digital tools and resources not only for presenting their ideas but also throughout the implementation phase, minimizing the use of paper materials as much as possible.
The Hackathon to Bruxelles emphasizes sustainability by engaging students in designing projects that promote environmental regeneration and resource efficiency while involving local communities. Participants develop solutions that integrate green infrastructure, renewable energy, and sustainable urban practices tailored to the needs of their specific territories. Public engagement is central, as students collaborate with citizens to co-create ideas, ensuring practical and impactful solutions. This approach reflects the New European Bauhaus principles of sustainability rooted in collective action and local empowerment. Moreover, students were encouraged to utilize digital tools and resources not only for presenting their ideas but also throughout the implementation phase, minimizing the use of paper materials as much as possible.
The Hackathon to Bruxelles empowers students to design projects that seamlessly integrate aesthetics, functionality, and cultural value, enhancing both the visual appeal and quality of life in urban spaces. Through collaboration with local communities, participants identify unique cultural and artistic elements that define their surroundings, embedding them into their designs to create spaces that are not only beautiful but also socially and emotionally meaningful.
A key focus is the regeneration of unused buildings and public areas, transforming neglected spaces into vibrant, inclusive environments that foster interaction and a sense of belonging. By prioritizing local identity and artistic heritage, students develop proposals that reflect the spirit of their communities, ensuring that urban renewal is not just a technical process, but a cultural and human-centered one.
This participatory approach ensures that public spaces become more than just visually appealing structures—they evolve into dynamic and enriching environments that enhance daily experiences. The initiative exemplifies how aesthetics and cultural heritage can serve as catalysts for social cohesion and well-being, aligning perfectly with the New European Bauhaus vision of sustainability, inclusivity, and beauty in urban development.
A key focus is the regeneration of unused buildings and public areas, transforming neglected spaces into vibrant, inclusive environments that foster interaction and a sense of belonging. By prioritizing local identity and artistic heritage, students develop proposals that reflect the spirit of their communities, ensuring that urban renewal is not just a technical process, but a cultural and human-centered one.
This participatory approach ensures that public spaces become more than just visually appealing structures—they evolve into dynamic and enriching environments that enhance daily experiences. The initiative exemplifies how aesthetics and cultural heritage can serve as catalysts for social cohesion and well-being, aligning perfectly with the New European Bauhaus vision of sustainability, inclusivity, and beauty in urban development.
Inclusion is a cornerstone of the “Hackathon to Bruxelles”, ensuring accessibility, representation, and participation for all. Students engaged with diverse community members, including marginalized groups and the elderly, fostering intergenerational dialogue and co-designing urban spaces that reflect collective needs and aspirations.
The project actively integrated local perspectives through student-led interviews in Imperia, Rapallo, and Brussels, gathering insights, observations, and ideas directly from citizens. This participatory approach ensured that the urban solutions proposed were inclusive, community-driven, and representative of real societal challenges.
By fostering collaboration between schools, vocational centers, and local populations, the project created a dynamic framework for inclusive urban development. This model aligns with the New European Bauhaus vision, demonstrating how equitable, affordable, and culturally responsive spaces can be designed through shared decision-making and active citizen involvement.
Additionally, the project extended beyond the Ligurian territory, incorporating a broader European dimension. The final event in Brussels, attended by European institution representatives, reinforced the importance of cross-border collaboration in shaping inclusive and sustainable urban environments, making this initiative a benchmark for participatory and socially responsible urban planning.
The project actively integrated local perspectives through student-led interviews in Imperia, Rapallo, and Brussels, gathering insights, observations, and ideas directly from citizens. This participatory approach ensured that the urban solutions proposed were inclusive, community-driven, and representative of real societal challenges.
By fostering collaboration between schools, vocational centers, and local populations, the project created a dynamic framework for inclusive urban development. This model aligns with the New European Bauhaus vision, demonstrating how equitable, affordable, and culturally responsive spaces can be designed through shared decision-making and active citizen involvement.
Additionally, the project extended beyond the Ligurian territory, incorporating a broader European dimension. The final event in Brussels, attended by European institution representatives, reinforced the importance of cross-border collaboration in shaping inclusive and sustainable urban environments, making this initiative a benchmark for participatory and socially responsible urban planning.
The Hackathon to Bruxelles brought together 85 students from various high schools across Liguria, fostering a meaningful connection between education, civil society, and local communities. The project’s inclusive approach ensured that multiple stakeholders played an active role, contributing to the overall impact and effectiveness of the initiative.
A key element of the project was the involvement of local authorities and experts. In Rapallo, the Mayor joined the jury, demonstrating institutional support for urban transformation and civic engagement. Additionally, an environmental architect guided students through sustainability challenges and served as a jury member, integrating professional expertise into the project evaluation. In Imperia, the collaboration with A.R.T.E. Imperia, the regional public housing authority, provided crucial insights into public housing challenges, reinforcing the project’s focus on real-world urban development.
Beyond institutional involvement, citizen engagement played a vital role. Students conducted interviews with residents of Rapallo, Imperia, and Brussels, gathering diverse perspectives on urban spaces, sustainability, and community needs. This direct interaction shaped their proposals, ensuring that their solutions were relevant and aligned with local expectations. Indirectly, the project also reached the families of participants, raising awareness about environmental and urban issues.
This inclusive approach enriched the project by bridging education with civic responsibility. The involvement of local actors and experts gave students a practical and policy-oriented perspective, enhancing the feasibility of their ideas. Citizen input ensured the solutions were context-driven and socially inclusive, reinforcing the importance of community-oriented urban development. Ultimately, the project empowered students to engage with real-world challenges, fostering a stronger connection between youth and the future of their cities.
A key element of the project was the involvement of local authorities and experts. In Rapallo, the Mayor joined the jury, demonstrating institutional support for urban transformation and civic engagement. Additionally, an environmental architect guided students through sustainability challenges and served as a jury member, integrating professional expertise into the project evaluation. In Imperia, the collaboration with A.R.T.E. Imperia, the regional public housing authority, provided crucial insights into public housing challenges, reinforcing the project’s focus on real-world urban development.
Beyond institutional involvement, citizen engagement played a vital role. Students conducted interviews with residents of Rapallo, Imperia, and Brussels, gathering diverse perspectives on urban spaces, sustainability, and community needs. This direct interaction shaped their proposals, ensuring that their solutions were relevant and aligned with local expectations. Indirectly, the project also reached the families of participants, raising awareness about environmental and urban issues.
This inclusive approach enriched the project by bridging education with civic responsibility. The involvement of local actors and experts gave students a practical and policy-oriented perspective, enhancing the feasibility of their ideas. Citizen input ensured the solutions were context-driven and socially inclusive, reinforcing the importance of community-oriented urban development. Ultimately, the project empowered students to engage with real-world challenges, fostering a stronger connection between youth and the future of their cities.
The “Hackathon to Bruxelles” project engaged stakeholders at regional, national, and European levels, ensuring a strong network of support and expertise. It was developed within the framework of the expression of interest launched by Regione Liguria, the regional public body that promoted and coordinated the entire initiative. Regione Liguria not only financed the project but also actively followed the students’ progress throughout the challenge, providing guidance through two regional experts in the field. Additionally, it played a decisive role in selecting the winning groups, as its representatives were part of the evaluation juries.
At the European level, the project reached its peak during the final event in Brussels in December, where students presented their work to prominent institutions and policymakers. Among the attendees were Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament for Liguria, representatives from the European Commission, the Italian Ministry of Culture (acting as NEB National Contact Point for Italy), and the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, co-leader of the ERRIN NEB Task Force. Their presence allowed students to showcase their ideas on an international stage, receiving valuable feedback and engaging in discussions with high-level experts on the New European Bauhaus (NEB).
This broad and multi-level collaboration enriched the project, offering students the unique opportunity to interact with decision-makers and deepen their understanding of European urban policies. The insights shared by institutions and experts added value to the initiative, reinforcing the students’ awareness of sustainability, inclusion, and innovation while strengthening their role as active contributors to future urban development.
At the European level, the project reached its peak during the final event in Brussels in December, where students presented their work to prominent institutions and policymakers. Among the attendees were Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament for Liguria, representatives from the European Commission, the Italian Ministry of Culture (acting as NEB National Contact Point for Italy), and the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, co-leader of the ERRIN NEB Task Force. Their presence allowed students to showcase their ideas on an international stage, receiving valuable feedback and engaging in discussions with high-level experts on the New European Bauhaus (NEB).
This broad and multi-level collaboration enriched the project, offering students the unique opportunity to interact with decision-makers and deepen their understanding of European urban policies. The insights shared by institutions and experts added value to the initiative, reinforcing the students’ awareness of sustainability, inclusion, and innovation while strengthening their role as active contributors to future urban development.
The “Hackathon to Bruxelles” project integrated multiple disciplines and knowledge fields, fostering an interdisciplinary approach aligned with the New European Bauhaus principles.
The project had two phases: the hackathon in Liguria, where students developed proposals, and the MAB in Brussels, where they mapped urban spaces, linking local challenges to a broader European vision on sustainability.
The project was structured around Challenge-Based Learning (CBL), which engages students in real-world problem-solving through structured challenges, supported by pedagogical research. The hackathon itself served as a powerful learning tool, encouraging critical thinking and active collaboration.
A key element was the joint definition of the challenges by Regione Liguria and the teaching staff, ensuring an interdisciplinary perspective that combined public policy expertise with educational methodologies. The project also embraced Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), encouraging students to investigate real-world issues through research and citizen interviews in Rapallo, Imperia, and Brussels. This process provided valuable community-driven insights, grounding their proposals in real needs.
A fundamental methodology was MAB (Mapping Lab), an innovative educational approach that integrates storytelling, Inquiry-Based Learning, and emotional mapping of places. Through MAB, students analyzed urban environments not only from a technical perspective but also from a social and emotional standpoint, adding depth to their proposals.
Digital Storytelling further enhanced the project, enabling students to communicate their ideas effectively and create compelling narratives. The collaboration between an environmental architect, diverse teachers with different academic backgrounds, and the Equipe Formative Territoriale (EFT) enriched the learning experience, fostering a multidisciplinary and holistic approach that combined urban planning, sustainability, education, and digital literacy
The project had two phases: the hackathon in Liguria, where students developed proposals, and the MAB in Brussels, where they mapped urban spaces, linking local challenges to a broader European vision on sustainability.
The project was structured around Challenge-Based Learning (CBL), which engages students in real-world problem-solving through structured challenges, supported by pedagogical research. The hackathon itself served as a powerful learning tool, encouraging critical thinking and active collaboration.
A key element was the joint definition of the challenges by Regione Liguria and the teaching staff, ensuring an interdisciplinary perspective that combined public policy expertise with educational methodologies. The project also embraced Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), encouraging students to investigate real-world issues through research and citizen interviews in Rapallo, Imperia, and Brussels. This process provided valuable community-driven insights, grounding their proposals in real needs.
A fundamental methodology was MAB (Mapping Lab), an innovative educational approach that integrates storytelling, Inquiry-Based Learning, and emotional mapping of places. Through MAB, students analyzed urban environments not only from a technical perspective but also from a social and emotional standpoint, adding depth to their proposals.
Digital Storytelling further enhanced the project, enabling students to communicate their ideas effectively and create compelling narratives. The collaboration between an environmental architect, diverse teachers with different academic backgrounds, and the Equipe Formative Territoriale (EFT) enriched the learning experience, fostering a multidisciplinary and holistic approach that combined urban planning, sustainability, education, and digital literacy
The “Hackathon to Bruxelles” stands out as an innovative initiative by integrating active and engaging learning methodologies, such as Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) and MAB (Mapping Lab), into a real-world problem-solving framework. Unlike traditional approaches, which often separate theory from practice, this project immersed students in hands-on, community-driven experiences, fostering deep learning and meaningful civic engagement.
What makes this initiative unique is its focus on proximity-based challenges. While hackathons typically address broad global issues, this project was firmly rooted in local realities, encouraging students to explore and improve their own urban environments. The challenges were co-designed by Regione Liguria and educators, ensuring that they aligned with regional priorities and directly impacted the students’ everyday lives.
A distinctive element was the direct interaction between schools and public institutions, creating a collaborative model where students engaged in civic dialogue. They conducted field research, interviews, and surveys within their communities in Rapallo, Imperia, and Brussels, gathering insights from citizens and local stakeholders. This active involvement transformed them from passive learners into proactive changemakers, strengthening their sense of belonging and responsibility.
By combining education, urban planning, and participatory governance, the project bridged the gap between the classroom and real-life policymaking. Its emphasis on local engagement and community-driven solutions makes it an exemplary model, demonstrating how educational initiatives can inspire youth-led urban innovation while fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and civic awareness.
What makes this initiative unique is its focus on proximity-based challenges. While hackathons typically address broad global issues, this project was firmly rooted in local realities, encouraging students to explore and improve their own urban environments. The challenges were co-designed by Regione Liguria and educators, ensuring that they aligned with regional priorities and directly impacted the students’ everyday lives.
A distinctive element was the direct interaction between schools and public institutions, creating a collaborative model where students engaged in civic dialogue. They conducted field research, interviews, and surveys within their communities in Rapallo, Imperia, and Brussels, gathering insights from citizens and local stakeholders. This active involvement transformed them from passive learners into proactive changemakers, strengthening their sense of belonging and responsibility.
By combining education, urban planning, and participatory governance, the project bridged the gap between the classroom and real-life policymaking. Its emphasis on local engagement and community-driven solutions makes it an exemplary model, demonstrating how educational initiatives can inspire youth-led urban innovation while fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and civic awareness.
The “Hackathon to Bruxelles” was based on an active and experiential learning approach, integrating methodologies such as MAB (Mapping Lab) and Project-Based Learning (PBL) to engage students in real-world challenges. This interdisciplinary framework combined science, art, and digital technologies, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and the practical application of knowledge.
A key element of the methodology was the hackathon structure, designed to simulate intensive problem-solving sessions within a limited timeframe. Students worked in teams, applying research methods, analyzing case studies, and using digital resources to develop innovative proposals. Throughout the process, they had access to expert mentors, including architects, urban planners, and educators, who provided guidance and technical insights.
To enhance the quality of the experience, the project incorporated structured time management techniques, ensuring a balanced workflow between idea generation, prototyping, and presentation development. Special attention was given to expository methods, with students refining their communication skills through digital storytelling and interactive presentations.
Collaboration extended beyond individual teams, as students engaged in exchange sessions with their peers in Imperia and Rapallo, fostering a regional and cross-school dialogue. This interaction allowed them to compare perspectives, refine ideas, and integrate diverse viewpoints into their final proposals.
Support structures were also in place, with educators and facilitators acting as coaches, ensuring an inclusive and productive learning environment. By combining structured hackathon techniques, expert guidance, and cross-city collaboration, the project transformed learning into an active, immersive experience, aligning perfectly with the New European Bauhaus vision of participatory urban development.
A key element of the methodology was the hackathon structure, designed to simulate intensive problem-solving sessions within a limited timeframe. Students worked in teams, applying research methods, analyzing case studies, and using digital resources to develop innovative proposals. Throughout the process, they had access to expert mentors, including architects, urban planners, and educators, who provided guidance and technical insights.
To enhance the quality of the experience, the project incorporated structured time management techniques, ensuring a balanced workflow between idea generation, prototyping, and presentation development. Special attention was given to expository methods, with students refining their communication skills through digital storytelling and interactive presentations.
Collaboration extended beyond individual teams, as students engaged in exchange sessions with their peers in Imperia and Rapallo, fostering a regional and cross-school dialogue. This interaction allowed them to compare perspectives, refine ideas, and integrate diverse viewpoints into their final proposals.
Support structures were also in place, with educators and facilitators acting as coaches, ensuring an inclusive and productive learning environment. By combining structured hackathon techniques, expert guidance, and cross-city collaboration, the project transformed learning into an active, immersive experience, aligning perfectly with the New European Bauhaus vision of participatory urban development.
The “Hackathon to Bruxelles” project is highly replicable and transferable to different contexts, schools, and communities due to its flexible and scalable methodology. The use of Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) and MAB (Mapping Lab) ensures that the approach can be adapted to various territories, cultural settings, and educational levels, making it a valuable tool for fostering interdisciplinary learning and civic engagement.
The project’s interdisciplinary nature allows students to develop key transdisciplinary skills, such as problem-solving, urban accessibility analysis, networking, and strategic planning. Through direct engagement with local communities, students learn to identify sustainable and inclusive solutions while establishing new relationships and collaborations between schools, public institutions, and experts in the field.
Its replicability is further demonstrated by the participation of multiple partner schools, involving students, educators, experts on NEB values, and local citizens. The same model can be applied to vocational institutes, technical schools, and universities, both within Italy and across Europe. Expanding the initiative to an international level would enhance the exchange of ideas and best practices, increasing its impact and reach.
Moreover, the project’s engagement strategies could serve as a blueprint for outreach activities beyond the classroom. By leveraging social media, students can actively promote the initiative, encouraging other schools and institutions to take part in the challenge. This digital dimension not only amplifies the project’s visibility but also fosters a dynamic, cross-border learning community where students can exchange experiences and collaborate on urban regeneration projects with a European perspective.
The project’s interdisciplinary nature allows students to develop key transdisciplinary skills, such as problem-solving, urban accessibility analysis, networking, and strategic planning. Through direct engagement with local communities, students learn to identify sustainable and inclusive solutions while establishing new relationships and collaborations between schools, public institutions, and experts in the field.
Its replicability is further demonstrated by the participation of multiple partner schools, involving students, educators, experts on NEB values, and local citizens. The same model can be applied to vocational institutes, technical schools, and universities, both within Italy and across Europe. Expanding the initiative to an international level would enhance the exchange of ideas and best practices, increasing its impact and reach.
Moreover, the project’s engagement strategies could serve as a blueprint for outreach activities beyond the classroom. By leveraging social media, students can actively promote the initiative, encouraging other schools and institutions to take part in the challenge. This digital dimension not only amplifies the project’s visibility but also fosters a dynamic, cross-border learning community where students can exchange experiences and collaborate on urban regeneration projects with a European perspective.
The “Hackathon to Bruxelles” was designed to engage young people as active citizens, empowering them to develop local solutions to global challenges through sustainability, inclusion, and urban regeneration, fully embracing the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles of beauty, sustainability, and social well-being. The project operates on two interconnected levels, each addressing crucial societal challenges.
The first level refers to the Hackathon itself, which aimed to stimulate civic engagement by encouraging students to reimagine urban spaces in ways that strengthen community involvement and a sense of belonging. Participants were asked to design projects that directly involve citizens, fostering a renewed sense of civic responsibility and active participation in urban regeneration. Through this process, students developed a deeper understanding of citizenship, recognizing the impact of collective action in shaping the environment around them.
The second level consists of the students’ proposed projects, which tackle global challenges through local solutions. Many of the initiatives focused on sustainability and intergenerational dialogue, two pressing issues that resonate beyond the regional context. Given that Liguria is the oldest region in Europe, students explored ways to bridge the generational gap through inclusive urban spaces, strengthening social cohesion. Other projects addressed the reuse and revitalization of neglected areas, demonstrating how sustainable urban planning can transform underutilized spaces into hubs of social interaction and cultural identity.
By combining civic engagement (Level 1) with real-world problem-solving (Level 2), the “Hackathon to Bruxelles” highlights how participatory urban innovation can serve as a replicable model for communities across Europe. It exemplifies how youth-driven initiatives, rooted in NEB principles, can effectively respond to global challenges through local action.
The first level refers to the Hackathon itself, which aimed to stimulate civic engagement by encouraging students to reimagine urban spaces in ways that strengthen community involvement and a sense of belonging. Participants were asked to design projects that directly involve citizens, fostering a renewed sense of civic responsibility and active participation in urban regeneration. Through this process, students developed a deeper understanding of citizenship, recognizing the impact of collective action in shaping the environment around them.
The second level consists of the students’ proposed projects, which tackle global challenges through local solutions. Many of the initiatives focused on sustainability and intergenerational dialogue, two pressing issues that resonate beyond the regional context. Given that Liguria is the oldest region in Europe, students explored ways to bridge the generational gap through inclusive urban spaces, strengthening social cohesion. Other projects addressed the reuse and revitalization of neglected areas, demonstrating how sustainable urban planning can transform underutilized spaces into hubs of social interaction and cultural identity.
By combining civic engagement (Level 1) with real-world problem-solving (Level 2), the “Hackathon to Bruxelles” highlights how participatory urban innovation can serve as a replicable model for communities across Europe. It exemplifies how youth-driven initiatives, rooted in NEB principles, can effectively respond to global challenges through local action.
The “Hackathon to Bruxelles” delivered significant results and impacts, benefiting both students and teachers through its high level of participation and the relevant themes addressed. The project allowed students to collaborate, co-design, and develop sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically valuable solutions, applying the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles to real-world urban challenges at a local and neighborhood level.
One of the most valuable outcomes was the students’ direct engagement with European institutions during the final event in Brussels. This experience provided them with a unique opportunity to present their work to policymakers, gaining first-hand insight into European urban and sustainability policies while expanding their civic awareness.
The final deliverables of the project were the students’ proposals, evaluated by an independent jury. To effectively communicate their ideas, students produced PowerPoint presentations, brochures, and mini-videos, enhancing their ability to synthesize and present complex urban solutions.
Beyond the direct participants, the project had a wider impact on local communities, as students engaged with citizens, experts, and local authorities, fostering a stronger sense of civic engagement. By integrating collaborative learning, interdisciplinary thinking, and participatory urban design, the “Hackathon to Bruxelles” stands as an exemplary model of how young people can drive meaningful change in their territories while addressing broader global challenges.
One of the most valuable outcomes was the students’ direct engagement with European institutions during the final event in Brussels. This experience provided them with a unique opportunity to present their work to policymakers, gaining first-hand insight into European urban and sustainability policies while expanding their civic awareness.
The final deliverables of the project were the students’ proposals, evaluated by an independent jury. To effectively communicate their ideas, students produced PowerPoint presentations, brochures, and mini-videos, enhancing their ability to synthesize and present complex urban solutions.
Beyond the direct participants, the project had a wider impact on local communities, as students engaged with citizens, experts, and local authorities, fostering a stronger sense of civic engagement. By integrating collaborative learning, interdisciplinary thinking, and participatory urban design, the “Hackathon to Bruxelles” stands as an exemplary model of how young people can drive meaningful change in their territories while addressing broader global challenges.
