Two complementary pilot activities in Milan and Barcelona will cocreate new objects through a Neighbourhood Participatory Approach supported by Collaborative Digital tools.
The first event focused on material recycling and reprocessing will take place in autumn 2025 in Milan. At the heart of the event will be a mobile plant housed on a truck, stationed in the city and open to all stakeholders.
- Experts will offer knowledge-sharing sessions and training opportunities.
- Citizens will be invited to share their needs and expectations.
- Artists will participate in artistic residencies, contributing creative solutions inspired by art and culture—going beyond mere functionality.
- Urban Factories will join the initiative through a Cascade Funding mechanism.
Together, these activities aim to co-create active urban ecosystems that support the circular economy in Europe.
YouRban Event in Milan:
Designing Together for a Circular Future
The city of Milan will host the first pilot demonstration of the YouRban project, showcasing an innovative and participatory approach to urban circularity. Centered on the recycling of reinforced polymers, the event will take place over 10 days, from the 26th of September to the 5th of October 2025, and will feature a mobile recycling plant installed on a truck. This mobile unit will act as an open and collaborative space for citizens, professionals, artists, and stakeholders. The pilot tests the Urban CoCreation methodology, engaging the local community through artistic residencies, co-design activities, training, and technical demonstrations.
Key features of the event:
MOBILE CIRCULARITY HUB: A fully equipped truck stationed in the city, demonstrating polymer disassembly, reprocessing, and reuse.
CREATORS RESIDENCIES: Designers and artists will co-create with citizens and experts, producing meaningful works that blend sustainability with cultural expression.
CITIZENS ENGAGEMENT: Local citizens participate in structured co-design sessions to define needs, ideas, and feedback.
Workshop, training and demonstrations:
- Technical training on disassembly, compounding, and reprocessing techniques.
- Business awareness sessions for SMEs.
- Workshops for companies, students, and young professionals.
- Activities tailored for general public.
- Open Call winners (OC1) will showcase and further develop their circular solutions on-site.
- Peer Circles and pitch sessions for citizens and professional audiences.
Timeline Highlights:
Through this collaborative and inclusive format, YouRban aims to foster new urban ecosystems for sustainable material reuse, aligning with European circular economy goals. Stay tuned for more and don’t miss this event!
Check the calendar below!
 | 26/09 FRI | 27/09 SAT | 28/09 SUN | 29/09 MON | 30/09 TUE | 01/10 WED | 02/10 THU | 03/10 FRI | 04/10 SAT | 05/10 SUN |
| 9:00-10:00 | Demonstrations for schools | Demonstrations for schools | Demonstrations for schools | Demonstrations for schools | Demonstrations for schools | |||||
| 10:00-11:00 | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | Demonstrations for schools | Demonstrations for schools | Demonstrations for schools | Demonstrations for schools | Demonstrations for schools | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | |
| 11:00-12:00 | Demonstration – General public | Demonstration – General public | Business awareness for SMEs | Workshop for companies | Workshop for companies | Workshop | Demonstration – General public | Demonstration – General public | ||
| 12:00-13:00 | Workshop for companies | Workshop for companies | Workshop | CLOSING EVENT | ||||||
| 13:00-14:00 | ||||||||||
| 14:00-15:00 | Workshop | Co-creation workshop – General public | Training sessions | Workshop for companies | Training sessions | Workshop for companies | Training sessions | Co-creation workshop – General public | ||
| 15:00-16:00 | Workshop | Co-creation workshop – General public | Training sessions | Workshop for companies | Training sessions | Workshop for companies | Training sessions | Co-creation workshop – General public | ||
| 16:00-17:00 | Workshop | Demonstration – General public | Training sessions | Demonstrations for professionals | Demonstrations for professionals | Demonstration – General public | ||||
| 17:00-18:00 | Think together – Citizens 17:30 – 18:30 | Think green – Citizens 17:00 – 18:30 | Demonstrations for professionals | Demonstrations for professionals | ||||||
| 18:00-19:00 | OPENING EVENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | Demonstrations for professionals | Business awareness for SMEs | Thematic talks | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ||
| 19:00-20:00 | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ||||
| 20:00-21:00 | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ||||
| 21:00-22:00 | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT | ENTERNAINMENT |
Attention: All events marked for citizens or the general public (highlighted in orange and blue) require mandatory registration via the dedicated link. Seats are limited, so registration is necessary to secure your participation!
Check out further details on the Eventbrite channel dedicated to the event. You will find a page dedicated to the 10 days of YouRban at Fabbrica del Vapore, as well as the individual events that require registration!
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