Re-Renovate 2 explores participatory renovation and sustainable heritage at Venice’s IUAV, uniting experts across Europe in shaping architecture’s future.

Finnish architect Mona Schalin dives into the evolving challenges of democratic city planning. Drawing from her award-winning renovation work and deep engagement in public discourse—like her critique of the secretive Elielinaukio development—Schalin reflects on the balance between top-down authority and grassroots participation.