Theme: Diversity, Multiculturalism, and Civic Cohesion

Focus: Post-industrial fragmentation, migration, linguistic diversity, intercultural belonging. Exploring “mongrel cities” as thriving hybrids. Cherishing cultural and language diversity as foundations for civic resilience and peace.

Research Basis: Protect Cultural Diversity, Commit to Shared Place.

Thematic Action Ideas: Street storytelling festivals, neighbourhood oral history projects, intercultural dialogue practices.

Key Question: Who belongs in the city, and who decides?

Expected Outcomes: Principles for intercultural communication, fostering civic cohesion, and migration-inclusive urban cultures.