WELCOMING SPACES: Revitalising shrinking areas and fostering migrant engagement
WELCOMING SPACES, a four-year project funded by Horizon 2020, aims to tackle the dual challenge of revitalising shrinking regions in the EU while creating inclusive environments for non-EU migrants. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the project investigates successful revitalisation approaches through geographical context, institutional frameworks, discourse, and the interactions between locals and migrants.
Drawing inspiration from existing but often overlooked 'welcoming spaces' in Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland, the project seeks to bring them to the forefront and better understand their impact. Furthermore, it explores avenues for expanding these initiatives. By bridging communities and migrants, WELCOMING SPACES endeavors to contribute to the sustainable revitalisation of shrinking areas and forge a path towards inclusive engagement within the EU. Discover more about the project here.