The approach

To be able to submit the bid book in early 2012, it is important – in view of the short period of time available – to take simultaneous initiatives. This multi-initiative approach will allow us to compile the required input for the bid book within the limited time available.

Specialists at work

Countless specialists are currently at work exploring the potentials of the Euroregion. Based on an analysis of the current situation, they are searching for future-oriented answers relating to the four pillar aspects. These answers may lead to distinctive and significant developments on a European scale.

Europe 2018 x 5

Europe is changing. It is important to anticipate European developments in 2018. Visionary approaches provide interesting outlooks that result in greater depth for the bid book.

Scholarly argumentation

The potential of the universities in Aachen, Maastricht, Diepenbeek and Liège will be used to develop specific sub-theme arguments for the Maastricht European Capital of Culture 2018 candidacy process.

Projects

By means of research and the INTERREG projects, experimental insight and experience will be gained with the aim of releasing and combining the potential of the region, thereby making it accessible. Moreover, we expect this to result in important impulses for innovation. The insights obtained will be converted in the bid book into long-term strategies.

Exploratory initiatives

Theme

Co-ordinator

Relationship with pillar

Film

David Deprez

Links

Tourism

Anya Niewierra

New forms of urban development

Cultural heritage

Erik Wetzels

Links but also

new forms of urban development

Industrial heritage

Folk culture

Relationship between city and landscape

Jo Coenen

New forms of urban development

Culture participation and community arts

Jaap van Rooyen

Links

Modern dance

Peggy Olislaegers

Destination Europe

Fine arts

Stijn Huijts

Links

Pop music

Youri Wilbers

Destination Europe

Creative industry

Chris Peeters

New forms of urban development

Representation exploration

 

Representation strategies

Exploration of the collector

 

Destination Europe

Developing talent 

Leo Swinkels

Destination Europe

Training

to be determined

Destination Europe

Cultural infrastructure/museums

 

Links

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