The project

For years, the tourist trend was for travelers to visit the centre of the big cities, which gave them a certain prestige. Today, it is noticeable that visitors are gradually moving away from these centres to the suburbs and outskirts of these cities.

But how can we find, name and give attractiveness to the outskirts of big cities? Where can you find inspiration for offbeat trips, far from those promoted by all the guidebooks, far from the “mainstream”?

The DiOtherCity project aims to experiment this type of travel by designing a learning programme for professionals in the cultural and creative industries, as well as local people, who will design and implement unusual urban tours using digital devices.

Objectives

The aim of DiOtherCity is to design, test and deliver an adult education programme for professionals in the cultural and creative industries (CCI) who want to learn about the practical applications of digital technologies in order to design innovative cultural experiences in their city, especially in peripheral spaces. The project is based on the development of an open set of educational resources that will enable local stakeholders to create and conduct their own visits to unusual and “off” sites in the city, while developing new awareness and perspectives off the beaten track in the urban landscape.

Targets

The project is aimed primarily at people working in the cultural and creative industries, particularly those who are unemployed, have short-term jobs or are looking to develop new skills.

Les partenaires

ARTeria Foundation

Poland

The ARTeria Foundation implements a variety of projects and programmes supporting artists and the development of the cultural and creative sector around culture without borders, innovative education and multidimensional cooperation.

CEPS Projectes Socials

Spain

The mission of CEPS Projectes Socials (Barcelona) is to help citizens access the social and cultural capital of their communities through capacity building, social cohesion, social inclusion and the fight against discrimination.

Citizens in Power

Cyprus

CIP is a non-profit, non-governmental organization in Cyprus, that responds to the needs and demands of the population through its engagement in social and civic life, providing innovative content and free training in the field of education (including online), inclusion, labor market and continuing education.

Logopsycom

Belgium

As a center for educational innovation, Logopsycom creates and uses alternative methods or tools (digital or not) to support schools, vocational training centers, educational organizations, youth and parents. The center is specialized in learning disorders in young people, especially in “dys” disorders (dyspraxia, dysphasia, dyslexia…).

Mulab

Italy

Mulab works in research and development, training and education within the creative and cultural industries. The organisation develops and delivers innovative training activities, with a special focus on disadvantaged people and those suffering from social exclusion.