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For the Pop-up City Research Initiative

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Talks & Events
Insights from a Futura Camp (ZuBerlin 2026) talk
thoughts on real mechanics of pop-up cities: stake over price, culture over policy

Talks & Events
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A 60-minute discussion session hosted by Thou Ārt @ Proof of Retreat

Pop-up Cities Directory
A structured database of pop-up city cases and related temporary communities.
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