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Day 4 of the Erasmus+ mobility Prioritizing the people and places that need it the most as part of the UP2NEB Project, held in Milan 🇮🇹✨ focused on materials experimentation, circular design, and preparing ideas for final pitching.

Participants explored how waste materials such as coffee grounds, orange peels, eggshells, and brick waste can be transformed into sustainable materials, decorative surfaces, and prototype bricks for future urban applications.

The day also included immersive 3D prototyping sessions using Oculus technology, allowing participants to visualize and further develop their concepts for the Certosa district.

Alongside the practical workshops, teams started defining their final concepts and preparing presentations for the upcoming pitching session, transforming their research and ideas into more concrete urban solutions.

A creative and hands-on day dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and collaborative design.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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The 3rd day of the Erasmus+ mobility Prioritizing the people and places that need the most project UP2NEB was exciting! 🇮🇹✨

During Day 3 of the mobility Prioritizing the people and places that need the most, participants focused on structuring and clustering the insights gathered from field research in the Certosa area. Through collaborative brainstorming sessions, they identified key challenges affecting the neighborhood, including mobility safety, lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, fragmented public space, and limited green areas.

Building on these findings, participants worked in groups to develop more specific, solution-oriented ideas. Emphasis was placed on sustainable and inclusive urban interventions that could improve everyday life for residents while aligning with New European Bauhaus principles.

One of the proposed concepts was a “Sustainable Sidewalk” approach, rethinking pedestrian pathways as multifunctional spaces that integrate greenery, permeable materials, seating areas, and safe cycling connections, creating more livable and climate-resilient streets.

The day was marked by active co-creation, critical thinking, and the transformation of field observations into concrete urban design ideas for the Certosa district.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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The 3rd mobility of the Erasmus+ project UP2NEB, Prioritizing the people and places that need the most, officially started in Milan, Italy 🇮🇹✨

During Days 1 & 2 of the mobility, hosts presented the project and explored the Design Thinking approach, together with inspiring guests from Politecnico di Milano and Comune di Milano.

Participants also visited the Bovisa district and explored the Certosa area, the main focus of this mobility. To gain a deeper understanding of the neighborhood and its needs, they conducted on-site interviews with local residents and gathered valuable insights.

The start of the mobility was dynamic and research-driven, marked by collaboration, fieldwork, and the generation of new ideas. Stay tuned for updates.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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UP2NEB Train The Trainers 2nd session The second online session of UP2NEB Train The Trainers was held on September 17th, 2025.It builded on the outcomes of Session 1 by collecting participants’ f...

New European Bauhaus: FROM LOCAL RESOURCES TO NEW COMMUNITY VALUE Materially invites you to discover the New European Bauhaus (NEB) and its thematic pillars, methodologies and opportunities.

А few days before our 3rd Mobility ,,Prioritising the places and people that need it the most" in Milano starts, let's remind of our Train the Trainers sessions back from October.

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On September 10th, 2025, the first online session of Up2neb Train the Trainers brought together and from across Europe to explore how design thinking and the New European Bauhaus principles can inspire community regeneration. 🌍💡
Participants discovered the up2neb Training Programme and Toolkit, learning how creativity and collaboration can empower young people to transform peripheral areas into more inclusive, sustainable and beautiful places to live.
💬 Interactive discussions, shared expectations, and co-created ideas marked the start of an inspiring learning journey.
👉 Watch the session https://youtu.be/ca5u6yiH698?si=u5-MSnto8oAwESZg

UP2NEB Train The Trainers 1st session The first online session of UP2NEB Train The Trainers was held on September 10th, 2025 Project partners presented the UP2NEB Training Programme, by introduci...

At the end of January, the mobility Regaining Sense of Belonging took place in Ankara within the UP2NEB Erasmus+ Project. The programme combined field exploration, NEB Talks, and design thinking sessions, guiding participants from understanding community needs to developing and testing youth-led solutions. The process concluded with final pitches, where ideas were presented to external youth workers and refined through feedback.

Check the experience from the 3 groups on the youtube video and on our website:
https://up2neb.org/final-video-from-tla-regaining-a-sense-of-belonging-ankara-25-01-31-01-2026/

We sincerely thank the participants for their dedication and our host, Ankara Aks, as well as the trainers for their guidance, professionalism, and the supportive environment they created throughout this intensive learning experience.

Video is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLYDMQ_tveg

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