The Placemaking with Young Adults Festival of Futures Satellite Event took place on March 7, 2024, in the LICA building at Lancaster University, with the support of the research team (Dr Maryam Ghorbankarimi, Dr Ezgi Bay Sahin, Shunning Feng, and Lancaster City Council officers). This event was a component of a larger national design-led research exhibition called “The future is a work in progress.”

The workshop aimed to gather a diverse range of expertise and perspectives, inviting 40 individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds. Of these participants, 16 were young adults who had previously taken part in placemaking workshops, while the remaining 24 represented key organisations. This diverse group was assembled to gain a comprehensive understanding of the achievements and impact of our pilot project.

The purpose of the event was twofold: to commemorate our collective accomplishments and to foster the development of sustainable policies that would lead to significant improvements for the Lancaster District. The event commenced with a warm welcome in the foyer of the LICA building at Lancaster University. Following this, a brief introduction was given, outlining the flow of the event, the placemaking framework, and a short report.