{"id":1468,"date":"2025-10-23T16:50:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huisvanactiefburgerschap.nl\/ede\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=1468"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:50:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:50:54","slug":"nice-here-with-nick","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/huisvanactiefburgerschap.nl\/ede\/agenda\/nice-here-with-nick\/","title":{"rendered":"Nice Here with Nick"},"content":{"rendered":"
Former industrial sites turned into thriving hubs for artists, designers, and makers? It\u2019s happening all across Utrecht. From Vechtclub XL to Hof van Cartesius, creative incubators (broedplaatsen<\/em>) are reshaping the city\u2019s urban fabric\u2014offering affordable spaces that spark innovation and bring local and international initiatives together to meet, experiment, and grow.<\/span><\/p>\n Nick Dessing, Project Manager of Cultural Infrastructure at the Municipality of Utrecht, will take you inside these dynamic spaces that fuel creativity and social connection. He\u2019ll share how broedplaatsen<\/em>\u00a0support grassroots initiatives, foster inclusive communities, and breathe new life into forgotten corners of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n But creating a Broedplaats\u00a0comes with its own set of challenges\u2014economic, social, and spatial. How do they achieve financial sustainability, connect with surrounding neighborhoods, and nurture strong communities of makers? In a life-sized game, we\u2019ll explore how these dynamics play out in today\u2019s urban landscape, local policies, and political climate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n