Pop-Up City

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐩-𝐔𝐩 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤! Sold out for years, but more relevant than ever — 'Pop-Up City: City-Making in a Fluid World' explores how we can build social, sustainable, and innovative cities in an ever-accelerating world. Now, after years out of print, it's available as a digital download. 288 pages of timeless insights on flexible urbanism. Get it now for a friendly €12 — or free if you're a paid subscriber to our newsletter. Download 👉 https://pu.city/4bCfdAI Subscribe to our newsletter 👉 https://pu.city/41CFJ8p

Jan Kattein, architect and author of the new book Londoners Making London, shares the most impactful community-driven interventions in the British capital — and the lessons they offer. #london #placemaking #architecture #community #book #interview #urbanism

To celebrate Amsterdam 750, we created Dijkreis, an interactive audio adventure that lets players explore the centuries-old Waterlandse Zeedijk — one of the city's most historic but overlooked landmarks. Discover the booming 17th-century whaling industry, the impact of the Titanic disaster on local shipbuilding, and the astonishing tale of rhinoceros Clara — all at the exact locations where history unfolded. Players unlock stories only when they physically reach the corresponding GPS location. This innovative use of geolocation transforms the dike into a living museum, making history tangible and interactive. Dijkreis is a fully in-house designed and developed web app that runs directly in smartphone browsers — no downloads required. This ensures a seamless, accessible, and engaging experience for all ages, especially children. See more 👉 https://pu.city/4gQnBOc #amsterdam #amsterdam750 #app #treasurehunt #history #waterlandsezeedijk

In the shrinking countryside, nomadic shops, swimming pools, and even museums are stepping in where permanent amenities disappear. Welcome to the pop-up village. We've just published a new trend analysis on Substack, exploring how mobile services are filling the gaps in rural communities. Don't miss out — subscribe to get these insights straight to your inbox. Even better, sign up for a paid subscription and enjoy a 40% discount before it expires! #rural #shrinkingregions #popup #centrepompidou #urbanplanning #france #nomadic #landscape #shopping #retail #realestate

Traffic and industry are flooding the urban air with pollutants. But what if we could turn dirty air into a valuable resource? Around the world, pioneers are developing breakthrough technologies to extract water, carbon, and minerals straight from the atmosphere. The result? Not just cleaner cities, but entirely new ways to source materials for the future. #air #urbanism #urbanplanning #co2 #protein #technology #smog #newsletter

Last week, we discussed the rise of micro-spaces and how a new generation of entrepreneurs is seizing opportunities in the leftover nooks and crannies of the urban fabric. Speaking of underutilised spaces: this incredible Japanese-inspired coffee bar in Quezon City, Philippines, needs nothing more than a hole in the wall to become a global sensation. For this and more, check out our latest post on Substack (and make sure to subscribe!) 👉 https://pu.city/3E88t0Z

A new generation of entrepreneurs is thriving in the hidden corners and overlooked spaces of the urban fabric. What makes micro-spaces so valuable, and why should cities embrace their potential? #microspace #urbanism #urbanplanning #realestate #tokyo #london #copenhagen #retail #substack #newsletter

Our revamped newsletter is packed with project updates, bold insights, and fresh ideas for today's rapidly evolving urban landscape. Now hosted on Substack, it's free to subscribe, but for those seeking more, we offer a paid version with exclusive deep dives, strategic insights, and access to our digital publications — currently with a lifetime discount. Stay in the loop on the trends and ideas that inspire us — sign up today! #newsletter #substack #blog

🌍 Join the Placemaking UvA Summer School 2025! 🌍 At Pop-Up City, we're proud to collaborate with the Universiteit van Amsterdam and We The City to host an inspiring Summer School: 'Placemaking: from Practice to Impact'. How can we transform cities into vibrant, liveable, and inclusive places? Over the course of 3 weeks, we'll explore the world of placemaking and innovative strategies such as: 🌳 Place-led development ✨ Multiple value creation 🏙️ Tactical urbanism 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭? 🏙 A behind-the-scenes look at Amsterdam’s transformation areas. Inspiration from fascinating case studies 🔨 Hands-on experience: design your own intervention to improve urban spaces 💡 Learn from experts such as Jesse Jop Jorg (We The City), and our very own Joop de Boer and Jeroen Beekmans 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 🗓️ When: 26 June—16 July 2025 📍 Where: Roeterseiland Campus and various locations across Amsterdam 🌍 Language: English 🎓 Who: students and professionals interested in urban studies, sociology, or policymaking 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰! • Early admission deadline: 1 February 2025 • Regular admission deadline: 15 March 2025 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞? • Programme details 👉 https://lnkd.in/egKDNuc4 • How to apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/eB7wC_yW #placemaking #summerschool #university #amsterdam #universityofamsterdam #tacticalurbanism #urbanism

🚶♂️ 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🚶♀️ In Amsterdam's Amstel III, we've developed a flexible and modular wayfinding system that reflects the dynamic energy of a neighbourhood in transition. With 12 vibrant signposts, we guide residents and visitors to new restaurants, shops, cultural hotspots, and hidden gems. 🌆✨ This adaptable system grows with the area, pointing the way to upcoming parks and evolving spaces. To complement the signs, we’ve also created a detailed map featuring 71 local highlights — a perfect introduction for new residents as they settle into their ever-changing community. The project, in collaboration with Studio Bureau and Sparks Impact, transforms streets into an invitation to explore and connect with Amstel III, today and tomorrow. In the future, we hope to launch the wayfinding system in other urban areas as well. Want to know more about this project? 👉 https://pu.city/4iBBXUy #urbandesign #placemaking #wayfinding #urbantransformation #designinnovation #communitybuilding #urbandevelopment #graphicdesign #amsterdam