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Oxford
Oxford
The Smart Oxford Playable City Commission is a brand new commission, challenging creatives from around the world to produce an idea that puts people and play at the heart of the city of Oxford.
São Paulo
São Paulo
A new addition to the network, São Paulo is making plans for the coming year.
Tokyo
Tokyo
Launched in 2015 to develop new ideas and engage Japanese creatives in imagining the future of Tokyo.
Lagos
Lagos
Joined the network in 2016, with a workshop exploring ways to improve the experience of travelling around the city
Recife
Recife
Launched in 2014, Recife in Brazil was the first Playable City outside of the UK.
Bristol
Bristol
The UK’s most playful place, where Watershed began Playable City in 2012.
Latest News
Making the City Playable 2017 tickets are on sale now!
We are pleased to announce that tickets are on sale for the 2017 Making the City Playable Conference. Following on from the success of Playable City Day… [Read More]
540 applications received for Creative Producers International Programme
We are thrilled to announce that Watershed has received 540 applications from around the world for our Creative Producers International programme. From New Zealand to Canada,… [Read More]
Making The City Playable – 19 October 2017
This strand of the Festival of the Future City explores the role of play in our future cities. When considering the future city, it… [Read More]
Projects & Ideas
Hello Lamp Post
Hello Lamp Post invites people to strike up conversations with familiar street furniture using the text message function of their mobile phones.
Urbanimals
A playful pack of wild beasts appeared in unexpected places across the city of Bristol, waiting for people to play with them.
Shadowing
Shadowing gives memory to city street lights, enabling them to record and play back the shadows of those who pass underneath.