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# public space activation

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- [How Cologne used culture to revive Neumarkt Square](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/city-project/cologne-cultural-activation-of-neumarkt-square/?output_format=md) — Once Cologne’s historic Neumarkt square was better known for decline than community. In 2023, the city launched Take a Seat—a cultural programme combining temporary architecture, performances, and community co-creation—to reclaim the square as a safe, vibrant civic space. Over two summer months, Neumarkt was transformed into a hub of cultural life, offering a model for how cities can use culture to spark urban renewal.