Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods

Call UE del programma Horizon Europe (HORIZON), bando "Beautiful, inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods for communities" (HORIZON-NEB-2026-01). Tipo di azione: HORIZON Innovation Actions. Stato: aperta. Prossima scadenza: 01/12/2026 (single-stage). Testo ufficiale (in inglese): Scope: The design of neighbourhood public spaces defines their functionality, but also other aspects such as power dynamics and sense of belonging. A fair green transition[1] calls for neighbourhood public spaces to be designed and managed for diverse users. Integrating new methods (such as research-by-design, security-by-design[4], or life-centric design) in the architectural design and spatial planning of public space can help reflect on the values, practices and stakeholder relations that underpin the design of public spaces; rethink how public spaces are understood; overcome the potential conflict between the need to accelerate planning and the time needed for participatory[1], inclusive[1] and deliberative processes; and speed up their green transition while actively including their inhabitants’ diverse perspectives. Proposals are expected to address all of the following: Assess how spatial design determines gendered, age-appropriate and identity-related patterns of use (e.g. in terms of mobility, safety, sense of security and access to public and private spaces) and how inclusive approaches and accessibility can address diverse needs and experiences of users and the community. Develop one…