Transformative agencies in/for contested spaces

#2 Envisioning Recovery

The seminar series ‘Transformative Agencies in/for Contested Spaces’ explores transformative pathways that aim towards anti-fragile horizons in contested and conflict-ridden urban contexts, examining how spatial disciplines can support processes of change in the face of uncertainty and complexity. By involving diverse stakeholders, including public administrations, professionals and researchers from different disciplinary and cultural backgrounds, the series aims to create a shared space for reflection and dialogue.

The second seminar, “Envisioning recovery”, focuses on the Ukrainian context and explores the strategies and operational challenges of urban planning for recovery in settings marked by large-scale destruction, uncertainty, and evolving conflict dynamics.

What should be preserved, rebuilt, or reinvented? How to define priorities? Which and whose knowledge should inform anti-fragile responses? What tools can help mobilising resources and rebuild local (physical & relational) networks?

Through a presentation by Restart Agency, testimonies from local institutions and discussion sessions, the seminar aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences and perspectives, helping to outline innovative and collaborative approaches to urban recovery in fragile contexts.

Programme
Welcome I Valeria Fedeli (CRAFT Coordinator)

Restart / Envisioning Recovery in Ukraine I Marharyta Borysova & Anastasiia Popovych (Restart Agency)

Testimonies I Viktoriia Baltser (Voznesensk City Council), Kateryna Pisotska (Vinnytsia City Council)

Participation and mapping / Mykolaïv I Barbara Piga (LabSimUrb, DAStU)

In dialogue with: Nicola Colaninno, Arxhenda Lipovica, Anna Hoblyk, Irene Bianchi, Alice Buoli, Maryam Karimi (DAStU-Polimi)

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👉 To join online, access the webex HERE

The seminar series is curated by Mariam Karimi, Alice Buoli and Irene Bianchi, and this seminar “Envisionig recovery” is curated by Irene Bianchi, and funded by CRAFT.