nice here, with #Malin

Nice cities are created by nice people. After all, it’s never nice alone—it's only nice here, with people.

Introducing our monthly hang out: nice here, with hosted every first Thursday of the month in the heart of Utrecht at the Huis van Actief Burgerschap in the Bibliotheek Neude. This event is an informal, welcoming space to exchange bold ideas and explore new ways to make our cities... well, nice! 🌍

Whether you're a city lover, a placemaker, or someone shaping the future of how we live and connect, this is where you belong. We’re inviting the nice people who are transforming cities in creative, critical, and fun ways.

From the housing crisis, to designing livable communities, to urban greenery, and all the challenges in between.

No edition is like the other. Each month, we come together to dive into a different topic to spark new conversations and connections. It starts with a conversation, and ends with tangible collective action!

In our first session, we want to dive deeper into an example of community-led housing. And what better example to showcase than the legendary community 'Buurland': a land ruled by neighbors. Malìn van Weerdenburg, anthropologist and Buurland resident, will present her short documentary and outline the local heroes that shaped this paradise amidst the urban jungle.

Buurlands story showcases the importance of collaboration, leadership, and a sharing mentality in creating a dynamic living community within a city. You will gain valuable insights into community empowerment and tools in how to foster vibrant, innovative, and inclusive cities. You will walk away from this session with hands-on tools on how to add a little Buurland magic to your own hood.

And of course, there is no good hangout without food and drinks! So we start each edition by sharing a dinner from a local, sustainable caterer.

Check out the upcoming editions here on our website or on our socials. Got a topic you want to explore during the hang-out? Drop us a mail!

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