Priority 16

Work in Progress (WiP): A civic and cultural centre designed by the public – Malmo, Sweden

Work in Progress (WiP) is a meeting place for young people aged 16 - 25 who need support in taking the step from being ‘hobby creatives’ to becoming professional cultural practitioners.

Apr 21, 2026 | 2 min read

Participatory budgeting to increase young people’s engagement – Lyon, France

In 2023 the Lyon Metropole conducted a study to better understand the links between culture and youth, and identified a strong desire among young people to engage in cultural actions and access cultural spaces.

Apr 21, 2026 | 1 min read

Participatory budgeting to increase citizens’ engagement – Turku, Finland

Turku aims to increase citizens’ participation, so the city has been implementing participatory budgeting since 2020.

Apr 21, 2026 | 1 min read