The main goal of the conference – planned to take place in Gdańsk, Poland, in-between June 10th and 12th 2025 – is to discuss how the architectural policies could and should be shaped at various levels, with a special focus on the local one. These policies, aligned with the principles of the New European Bauhaus, should contribute towards the cohesion and attractiveness of the local urban landscape and at the same time reinforce local identities of cities and their parts. The issues associated with implementing these will also be discussed, with special attention given to the roles and positions of representatives of local administration, especially the City Architects and their offices, and the involvement of NGOs, professional associations, and chambers.
In this respect, the conference will build upon the outcomes of previous meetings, including the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) and European Council of Spatial Planners (ECTP-CEU) events, conferences and congresses organized by the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), european conferences on architectural policies (ECAP) as well as conferences organized locally – also in Gdańsk, Poland in previous years, with the participation of Society of Polish Architects (SARP), Polish Chamber of Architects (IARP) and Society of Polish Town Planners (TUP). However, above all, the conference program will refer to the achievements of the Polish Architecture Council (PRA) and the results of its work on the Polish Architectural Policy. Of particular importance will also be the linking of the conference proceedings with the meeting of European Directors of Architecture (EDAP), as well as a meeting of city architects.
It is intended to invite a wide spectrum of individuals involved in shaping the architectural landscape of European cities, offering space for professionals, politicians, and activists to take the floor. The conference will feature plenary presentations and panel discussions, as well as special roundtables and informal get-togethers.
