Urban Dream Management promotes creative use of urban public space. We explore ideas and issues that make cities attractive, inspiring and liveable, both for their inhabitants and visitors. We focus on things things such as experiencing the city, participation and community, sustainability, food, innovative appropriation of space, or new lifestyle choices that make a difference.

The initiative has been started by Helsinki-based architect Hella Hernberg. The UDM concept derives from her master’s thesis for architecture (Aalto University, 2008), which discusses the potential of temporary uses in revitalising leftover urban spaces, and new ways of promoting public participation and innovation in urban development. You can browse through the book here..

Our aim is to raise discussion and promote an open-minded and collective attitude for developing new ideas, visions – and actions – for better cities. You are very welcome to share your ideas, thoughts and observations.

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Urban Dream Management has been kindly supported in 2010 by the Finnish Cultural Foundation and in 2009 by the Arts Council of Helsinki Metropolitan Region and the Finnish Architecture Council.

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