The Real Play City Challenge: Announcing the Shortlisted Entries
The Real Play Coalition is delighted to announce the 26 shortlisted finalists for the Real Play City Challenge 2022. The shortlist was selected from 94 entries, spanning cities and community organisations, creating the time, space and opportunities for play across four continents. The cities and urban practitioners shortlisted, have succeeded in creating playful placemaking initiatives whilst tackling the critical global issues of climate change, conflict and inclusivity.
The finalists were selected based on: community involvement, location, use of placemaking, impact/evidence and sustainable financing.
Here are the shortlisted cities and urban practitioners, according to their respective categories:
CATEGORY: PLACES WHERE PLAY HEALS PEOPLE
The following urban practitioners and cities have been shortlisted for executing playful placemaking initiatives in communities affected by conflict or crisis.
URBAN PRACTITIONERS
Organization: Dina Ntziora
Location: Athens, Greece
Region: Europe
Organization: Public Space Network
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Region: Africa
Organization: CORPERA Infancia
Location: Lima, Peru
Region: Latin America
Organization: Colors of Connection
Location: Goma, Democaratic Republic of the Congo
Region: Africa
Organization: The White Helmets (well known as Syria Civil Defence)
Location: Idilib, Syria
Region: Africa & Middle East
CITIES
Organization: Kohima Smart City Development Limited
Location: Kohima, Nagaland, India
Region: Asia
Organization: Thrissur Municipal Corporation
Location: Kerala, India
Region: Asia
CATEGORY: PLACES WHERE PLAY SUPPORTS CLIMATE ACTION
These urban practitioners and cities have been shortlisted for executing playful placemaking initiatives that support climate action
URBAN PRACTITIONERS
Organization: Holistic Actions for Development and Empowerment (HADE)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Region: Africa & Middle East
Organization: Erect Architecture
Location: London, UK
Region: Europe
Organization: Evergreen Canada
Location: Milton, Ontario, Canada
Region: North America
Organization: Peaton Cix, Ocupa tu Calle
Location: Lima, Peru
Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Organization: Hadeer Saeed Dahab
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Region: Africa & Middle East
Organization: Space for Play
Location: The Netherlands
Region: Europe
CITIES
Organization: Going to School, BMC – The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Location: Mumbai, India
Region: Asia
Organization: Indore Smart City Development Limited
Location: Indore, India
Region: Asia
CATEGORY: PLACES WHERE PLAY UNITES US ALL
The following urban practitioners and cities have been shortlisted for executing playful placemaking initiatives that promote inclusivity.
URBAN PRACTITIONERS
Organization: Basurama
Location: Madrid, Spain
Region: Europe
Organization: aProCh – a Protagonist in every Child
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Region: Asia
Organization: Despacio
Location: Cali, Colombia
Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Organization: MATT+FIONA
Location: London, UK
Region: Europe
Organization: Anidare Company nr. 52
Location: Lima, Perú
Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Organization: CoCriança
Location: São Paulo – Brasil
Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Organization: The Chain Effect
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Region: Middle East
CITIES
Organization: Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation
Location: Warangal, India
Region: Asia
Organization: Maltepe Municipality
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Region: Europe
Organization: ROURKELA SMART CITY LTD.
Location: Nagar, India
Region: Asia
Organization: Municipality of Skawina
Location: Skawina, Poland
Region: Europe
