Attractive and Participative Cities

Network of Open Labs for inclusion and smooth digital transformation of citizens

Emilia-Romagna Open Laboratories are ten spaces open to citizens that have come to life in the Region's largest cities to support and strengthen digital development in urban areas. They are examples of projects implemented together with the urban authorities, each focused on particular topic.

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Europe is HERE 2021

Open Lab Ferrara
Ferrara Open Laboratory, space for the local community, where sustainable mobility and cultural tourism are intertwined with technological innovation and participation, 1st prize (tie vote) from the Regional evaluation commission
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Open Lab Cesena
Casa Bufalini and the stories of Cesena, one day immersion in the tales and stories of Cesena
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Open Lab Modena
Modena Unesco Site presenting multimedia application to discover local cultural heritage
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Open Lab Rimini
Rimini Open Laboratory, Tiberio Bridge restoration and city centre requalification, strengthening local identity with numerous social and cultural initiatives and events
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Open Lab Bologna
Bologna Open Laboratory, a journey through images of past activities, temporary exhibitions and permanent installations for more innovation, cooperation and civil innovation in the city of Bologna
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Open Lab Ravenna
Virtual Divine Comedy, journey through Dante's eyes, Virtual Reality project on Dante Alighieri, directing and VR producing from Dante's point of view
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Open Lab Parma
Parma Open Laboratory, startup weekend on food sustainability, one of the activities during Parma UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
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Open Lab Forlì
From Barcamp to Hackathon, imagining the future of Forlì's cultural communities
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Open Lab Piacenza
Climathon Piacenza, generating ideas process for students and young professionals, local institutions and stakeholders on sustainable urban mobility current challenges
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Open Lab Reggio Emilia
St. Peter's Cloisters - culture, know-how and job creation, video demonstrating this ideal location for cultural activities promoting sustainable and inclusive growth
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Europe is HERE 2020

Open Lab Bologna
Renovate the city - video
Bologna Municipality courtyard - video
Open Lab Cesena
Casa Bufalini Lab, activities - video
Open Lab Ferrara
Ex-Teatro Verdi Lab, activities - Instagram stories (1.25 MB)
Open Lab Forlì
Open Lab meeting - infographics (2.18 MB)
Open Lab Modena
Innovation, culture and experimentation - video
Open Lab Parma
Cloisters of St. Peter, agri-food excellence and culture location - leaflet (6.29 MB)
Open Lab Piacenza
Innovation and training hub - video
Open Lab Ravenna
Lab Museums, activities - video
Open Lab Rimini
Totem Chatbot - short story (116.74 KB)

City	Cultural Heritage Asset	Themes for the Open Laboratories (workshops)
Bologna	Palazzo d’Accursio and Sala Borsa	Co-design of new collaborative and digital services for the urban community
Ferrara	Former Verdi Theatre	Sustainable tourism and mobility
Modena	Former Amcm Area	Entertainment and artistic productions
Parma	San Paolo monumental complex	Culture and agrifood excellencies
Reggio Emilia	The Cloisters of St. Peter	Social innovation and welfare
Piacenza	Former Church of Santa Maria del Carmine	Logistics and sustainable mobility
Ravenna	Art museum of the city of Ravenna and museum of the territory of Classe	Tourists’ access to cultural heritage assets and the territory
Forlì	Former asilo (nursery) Santarelli	Cultural heritage and active citizenship
Cesena	Bufalini House	Culture and creative society
Rimini	Modern wing of the civic museum and Ponte di Tiberio (the Bridge of Tiberius)	Innovative services to enjoy the city's cultural heritage