Liveability Talk with Tamara Ekamper: Designing Streets for People

Join us for an inspiring session with Tamara Ekamper, Senior Policy Maker for Public Space at the Municipality of Groningen (Netherlands), as she shares insights into the city’s transformative approach to urban life.

From pioneering the Netherlands’ first traffic circulation plan in 1977 to creating car-free city centre zones, Groningen has long been at the forefront of urban innovation. Tamara will explore how the city has reimagined public spaces over the decades and how the Liveability Design Guide is shaping a human-scaled, healthier, and more vibrant city for today’s growing population.

Discover how reducing car and bicycle parking can free up space for greenery, sports, play, and social meeting points — all contributing to improved public health and quality of life.

Event Details
🗓 Date: March 12
⏰ Time: 14:00–15:30 CET
💻 Platform: Zoom
📝 Register here

Groningen continues to inspire cities across Europe by proving that thoughtful design and citizen-focused policy can create liveable, resilient urban environments. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Europe’s leading cities in urban design and public space innovation.

The Liveability Talks bring together visionary voices from urban design, policy, and civic innovation to explore what makes cities truly liveable.