1.06.2025-30.11.2026
YOUTHopia: Reimagining
the Public Space for Youth
the Public Space for Youth
Erasmus+ KA154 YOU Youth participation activities
YOUTHopia is an Erasmus+ project bringing together young people from Croatia, Spain, and Estonia to reimagine and transform public spaces in their communities. The project empowers youth—especially those with fewer opportunities—to participate in decision-making about urban spaces, develop political literacy, and learn how to advocate for more inclusive, accessible environments.
Over 18 months, YOUTHopia will combine local activities, international exchanges, and creative workshops to build skills, foster active citizenship, and inspire positive changes. Through collaboration with peers and local authorities, participants will design and implement ideas for public spaces that reflect young people’s needs, ultimately creating a guide to share their experiences and encourage similar initiatives across Europe.
Over 18 months, YOUTHopia will combine local activities, international exchanges, and creative workshops to build skills, foster active citizenship, and inspire positive changes. Through collaboration with peers and local authorities, participants will design and implement ideas for public spaces that reflect young people’s needs, ultimately creating a guide to share their experiences and encourage similar initiatives across Europe.
Project activities
June - August 2025
Preparation and delivery of youth questionnaire to explore needs, ideas, and challenges related to public spaces.
September – October 2025
Focus groups with young people in Croatia, Spain, and Estonia to discuss questionnaire results and collect additional insights.
Local preparatory workshops on political literacy, urban planning, and participation skills.
January – February 2026
First International Mobility (Spain) – Exchange visit where young participants will learn about urban activism, co-create ideas for improving public spaces, and meet with local decision-makers.
March – May 2026
Local activities: youth-led projects to design and prototype interventions in public spaces.
June – July 2026
Second International Mobility (Estonia) – Sharing progress, exploring best practices, and working collaboratively on the project guide.
August – September 2026
Local follow-up activities and preparations for the final conference.
October 2026
Third International Mobility (Croatia) – Final event to present outcomes, showcase youth-designed solutions, and engage wider communities and policymakers.
November 2026
Finalization and publication of the Guide for Implementation of Interventions in Public Space, created by young participants.
🌍 Join YOUTHopia!
Would you like to be part of an international team reimagining public spaces with young people across Estonia, Croatia, and Spain?
If you are passionate about civic engagement, urban creativity, and making your community more inclusive—we want you on board!
👥 Who can apply?
Young people aged 20–30 from Estonia including those with fewer opportunities or diverse backgrounds.
🕒 Deadline to apply:
13 July 2025
If you are passionate about civic engagement, urban creativity, and making your community more inclusive—we want you on board!
👥 Who can apply?
Young people aged 20–30 from Estonia including those with fewer opportunities or diverse backgrounds.
🕒 Deadline to apply:
13 July 2025
YOUTHopia: Reimagining the Public Space for Youth
Would you like to be part of an international team reimagining public spaces with young people across Estonia, Croatia, and Spain?
If you are passionate about civic engagement, urban creativity, and making your community more inclusive—we want you on board!
👥 Who can apply?
Young people aged 20–30 from Estonia including those with fewer opportunities or diverse backgrounds.
🕒 Deadline to apply:
13 July 2025
If you are passionate about civic engagement, urban creativity, and making your community more inclusive—we want you on board!
👥 Who can apply?
Young people aged 20–30 from Estonia including those with fewer opportunities or diverse backgrounds.
🕒 Deadline to apply:
13 July 2025
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