Our panellists discuss how artists, writers and architects can help us understand the shift from big to mid-size cities.

The rate of urban shrinkage, which has seen some people moving away from superstar cities to smaller towns and rural areas in search of a better and safer quality of life, has been increased by the pandemic. In Europe, after years of expansion, urban development is taking an unexpected turn, accelerated by the health crisis and also by fears of areas being left behind. Once secondary in the collective imagination, mid-size cities could well become the focus of future concerns.

Speakers include writer Aurélien Bellanger, architect Matevž Čelik and Ilinca Păun Constantinescu, President of the IDEILAGRAM Association.

Part of the Europe Readr project initiated on the occasion of the current Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Run in association with EUNIC.

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What is the Future for Mid-size Cities?