1. ArchDaily
  2. Utopian Hours

Utopian Hours: The Latest Architecture and News

City-Making Through Participation: Lessons from Utopian Hours 2026

Subscriber Access | 

Who has the right to the city? Henri Lefebvre's writings question the structures that control urban space and, instead, put the citizens at the center of decision-making. His ideas have influenced the way architecture and urban design are practiced, bringing about community participation and co-design. These have been some of the most prominent themes at Utopian Hours 2026, the festival of city-making, the first part of which was held in the Dutch city of Rotterdam to mark its tenth anniversary edition.

City-Making Through Participation: Lessons from Utopian Hours 2026 - Image 1 of 4City-Making Through Participation: Lessons from Utopian Hours 2026 - Image 2 of 4City-Making Through Participation: Lessons from Utopian Hours 2026 - Image 3 of 4City-Making Through Participation: Lessons from Utopian Hours 2026 - Image 4 of 4City-Making Through Participation: Lessons from Utopian Hours 2026 - More Images+ 8