The climate is changing. Increasingly heavy showers and prolonged heat alternate. Rotterdams WeerWoord (Rotterdam WeatherWise) is a collaborative program initiated by the municipality of Rotterdam that works from the capillaries of the city. Together with residents, water boards, urban planners, social housing corporations, social initiatives and water companies, the city is being prepared for an extreme climate. By creating water and greenery: gardens, parks, green walls, green roofs.
Rotterdam WeerWord is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year and will at least continue for another five years. Halfway through is a good time for a pause to catch our breath, reflect, look back and dream ahead. To celebrate what has been accomplished, share stories and explore what remains to be done in the next five years. But also to determine what will not be done.
What will the city look like in 100 years? And what can you contribute to that? Rotterdams WeerWoord organized a gathering where past, present and future meet. Within important themes such as Climate Equality and Placemaking must have their place.
Things To Make And Do was asked to create a concept for this meetup. We developed a visual language in which several forms enter into a dialogue with each other. Connecting and complementary. At the basis of the concept are questions from the city that enter into dialogue with the visitor. What do you promise to contribute to your city in the coming years? We captured this promise by sending it online to your future self. Talk to you in five years!