Straight from New York’s cycle routes in ‘Changing Priorities’, we’ll dive into a discussion about the desire for health and resilience. We’ll be meeting with people who are very experienced cyclists – sociologist Katarzyna Kajdanek, urban planner Łukasz Pancewicz, activist and expert on sustainable mobility Ewa Lutogniewska and civil servant Tomasz Stefanicki. We’ll be discussing how smart policies and strategies, based on thorough planning, data analysis and dialogue with local communities, can improve residents’ health and boost cities’ resilience.

We’re sure to hear about whether we have data in Poland showing how a city that’s safe for pedestrians and cyclists impacts health and encourages physical activity. We’ll also look at how, in recent years, various cities have been redesigning their streets to better meet the needs of pedestrians. We’ll consider what sustainable mobility is based on and what actions are being taken by those responsible for planning, designing and implementing changes. There’ll also be plenty of examples of mistakes and difficulties, which are inevitable in the process of learning and change.

The event will provide a forum for a variety of perspectives. We want to hear not only from those involved in urban planning and analysis, but also from those who use the city on a daily basis. Together, we will explore how to design spaces for all urban users.

We are organising this event in collaboration with the National Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Bike Days International Cycling Film Festival.