Ukrainian Urban Forum 2025
The Seventh Ukrainian Urban Forum “Human Scale” will take place on September 19–20, 2025, in Lutsk.
Human Scale will be the central theme of this year’s event. The Forum will focus on the demographic challenges faced by Ukrainian cities today and explore ways to respond to them.
Throughout the event, we will discuss how resilient institutions, people-centered urban policies, and accessible infrastructure can foster social development and help overcome inequalities.
The Ukrainian Urban Forum 2025 will highlight the Human Scale not only in urban policies but also in planning and urban design.
Together, we will seek answers to pressing questions: how to mitigate the effects of war and demographic challenges, how to enhance human potential and ensure residents’ access to housing, social protection, employment, and mobility, and how to create urban spaces that strengthen hromadas and support quality leisure.
The forum is organized by Cedos with the support of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Ukraine. The main local partner is the Algorytm NGO, and the main media partner is the urban platform Mistosite.
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Partners of the Ukrainian Urban Forum 2025
During the Forum, there will be a short presentation session in the PechaKucha format — a chance to share your idea, initiative, or project in just 5 minutes.
We invite everyone interested to take part! To apply, simply indicate your interest in the general registration form. The organizing team will select the most compelling proposals for presentation.
The deadline to apply for the PechaKucha is 20 July.
History of the Ukrainian Urban Forum
The Ukrainian Urban Forum has been held in its current format since 2018. Over the years, it has taken place in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Vinnytsia, and Chernivtsi. For the past seven years, the Forum has focused on the opportunities for just spatial and social development, with a particular emphasis on housing, mobility, the environment, urban planning, and participation.
Ukrainian Urban Forum in numbers
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6
years of organizing unique urban events for the professional community and the public
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2000+
participants interested in and working on the development of Ukrainian cities
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30+
local, national and international partner organizations
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30+
workshops, tours, and special events on urban development, history and culture, participatory engagement, activism, and other relevant topics
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24000+
listens of the podcast «Will the market decide?»
