Spaces for Life
Catalysing the movement of purpose-driven third places
Spaces for Life brings together leading thinkers, doers, funders, builders and enablers of regenerative mixed-use real estate projects
What if ?
such spaces are the best shot we have to create a different world from the bottom up?
We live in the most wondrous phase of human history. A time of polycrisis and infinite potential for systemic paradigm change. The time is now. What will we make of this unique opportunity? The future is already here, it's only unevenly distributed - and usually very much alive in Spaces for Life.
We believe that Spaces for Life can play a key role in shaping the future, as they are showcases and prototypes of what could be a different world. They can be islands of coherence and hope in a sea of increasing chaos. They entail multiple causes like economic, cultural, agricultural, education, social and environmental matters. If you think that such spaces are a part of the solution, then this event is for you.
Experience
The aim of this conference is to support such projects, their stewards and funders, as well as to enable the creation of scalable models with the necessary foundation in Europe. You will get:
- A memorable, well curated experience
- A unique networking opportunity
- Learn about best practices
- The opportunity to co-create with other European leaders of the movement
- Access to our partner network
- The possibility to join our pre-gathering research sprint
Intention
Spaces for Life are catalysts for systemic change and ecosystem innovation. We want to grow this movement because we believe the benefits to be vital for the future of society as they:
- Enable land & ecosystem regeneration
- Improve of quality of life
- Create economic resilience
- Serve as inspiring living labs
- Prototype social innovation
- Showcase community living
- Provide spaces for inner growth
Invited stakeholder groups
EMBARK ON A CURATED ACTION-RESEARCH
We identified five key stakeholder groups and have invited 100 participants from European countries.
NGOs and NPOs
Organisations that work on topics like land stewardship, governance, democracy, commons, etc.
Land owners, investors and foundations
Stakeholders with key-resources to enable projects
Government organisation & Academia
Universities, researchers and official institutions
Architects, builders and designers
Real-estate and construction professionals & project consultants
Project founders
Iconic projects that are operational and serve as best practice
Spaces for Life Conference
Spring 2026, at the heart of Burgundy, France (75 minutes from Paris by train), we gather key stakeholders for a high-level event of professionals with experience to reinforce the emergence of spaces for life across Europe.
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Spaces for Life
Spaces for Life aims to become a collective of highly committed professionals working in the third spaces area. The conference will be our kick-off event. ............
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