Lack of dedicated, safe, and functional spaces for skateboarders, in-line skaters, and BMX freestylers, limiting youth recreation and safety.
Skateopia provides skateboarders, in-line skaters, and BMX freestylers in Naga with a safe, functional space designed around their needs. By involving young people directly in the design and decision-making processes, the initiative fosters a supportive environment that encourages more youth to engage in the sport and strengthens community ownership of the space.
FloMo
Status
Operational
Incubated
2024
Safety Issue
Low protection for pedestrians and cyclists due to weak law enforcement, compromising road safety and mobility.
FloMo improves urban mobility through an AI-powered device that detects illegally parked vehicles in designated areas, reducing congestion and enhancing overall efficiency and safety.
Lights, Camera, Action
Status
Operational
Incubated
2024
Safety Issue
Limited walkability due to safety concerns, restricting accessible and secure mobility for residents.
Lights, Camera, Action enhances urban safety by installing multipurpose smart streetlights that deter crime, enable rapid emergency response, and improve security and accessibility in public areas through integrated lighting and surveillance.
Salun-at (Wellness Hub)
Status
Operational
Incubated
2024
Safety Issue
Limited access to mental health services and persistent stigma.
Salun-at strengthens youth mental health by developing a digital platform that provides orientations, first aid training, and links to mental health professionals, and resources, ensuring accessible and holistic care.
Malayang Tanghalan (Pop-up Theatre)
Status
Operational
Incubated
2024
Safety Issue
Inadequate safe and accessible spaces for cultural expression and community interaction.
Malayang Tanghalan fosters creative expression and community dialogue through experimental theatre, collaborating with local artists and cultural groups to develop an Integrated Arts Module and bring performances to barangays, engaging young people in meaningful artistic participation.
Deficit of open green spaces, poor street safety, and neglect of pet welfare.
Happy Paws Pet Park enhances community wellbeing by creating a green space where pet owners can connect with nature, access welfare services, and help minimise stray animal risks, fostering a more caring and engaged neighbourhood. A signed MoA with the city government and partnerships with NGOs and the private sector are strengthening its long-term sustainability.
Pagsasabatan (Convergence): Indigenous People’s Center (IPC) Community Hub Renewal (Saluysoy)
Status
Operational
Incubated
2024
Safety Issue
Shortage of safe and inclusive spaces for youth development, compounded by persistent discrimination against Indigenous communities.
Saluysoy transforms underutilised government-owned spaces into hubs for knowledge transfer and creative expression, managed by Indigenous Peoples, equipping them with furniture, instruments, and art materials to activate vibrant community centres.
Low sense of ownership of public spaces and limited access to green open areas.
Bibliorío transforms the city’s riverbanks into a dynamic and secure green public space by integrating diverse social, artistic, and cultural activities that foster community interaction, increase safety, and promote learning. It engages hundreds of users and young readers through regular events and workshops.
Deficient inclusive urban infrastructure and a lack of safe walkways for pedestrians.
Arteria enhances lighting, safety, and community connection along the walkway linking the university and the tram stop, encouraging greater use of public transport. The 1,750 m² corridor is transformed with native plants, solar lighting, and bike-friendly design, now serving more than 1,400 daily users.
Intergenerational tensions and neighbourhood conflicts arising from alcohol and drug use among some youth groups, impacting community safety and cohesion.
Espacio Sano revitalises a neighbourhood park to foster harmony among social groups in conflict by co-creating a green space that offers recreational activities, intergenerational gatherings, and support for local economic vitality, resulting in growing youth participation, stronger community ties, and increased safety perception.
Underutilised and neglected public spaces, leading to low perceptions of safety and weakened urban connectivity.
RenovArte improves the built environment of a central staircase and pathway connecting two busy city areas by integrating community-designed furniture, lighting, and murals to drive social and cultural transformation, turning a once-avoided shortcut into a vibrant, youth-activated space where safety perception rises, and pedestrian activity and community participation continue to grow.
Mismanagement and a lack of well-designed urban spaces for community use, limiting public engagement.
Lakuna Kota transforms the city’s lost spaces into active and safe areas through a tactical urbanism strategy that promotes well-maintained environments, strengthens community belonging, and fosters environmental awareness.
IDE
Status
Inactive
Incubated
2023
Safety Issue
Concerns around bullying, affecting the sense of safety for young people.
IDE supports bullying victims’ recovery through ‘Bersuara’, a reporting platform that applies Judith Herman’s trauma-informed approach, providing a safe and structured space for healing, empowerment, and continued support.
Struggles with pollution caused by inadequate and insufficient management of food waste.
Team Amreta addresses pollution from inadequate food waste management by working with communities to build and co-manage composting facilities that properly treat the city’s organic waste. Their initiative ‘Imah Maggot Bantaran’ is now being led by the Urban Futures programme, funded by Fondation Botnar.
Low interest in entrepreneurship and limited support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), affecting youth economic opportunities.
Jajaka strengthens the business development of MSME communities through a digital application that offers personalised consultations, recommends suitable locations, and facilitates connections between franchisors and customers to support growth and entrepreneurship.
Underutilised and unsafe open spaces, limiting community interaction.Underutilised and unsafe open spaces, limiting community interaction.
Kami Ruang Ketiga revitalises and rehabilitates neglected public spaces to create a network of vibrant community areas by hosting space activation events, inviting private sector collaboration, and advocating with public authorities to enhance and sustain existing urban spaces. It is the current programme implementing partner in Bandung.
Stigma around motorbike stunt riding and the dangers of illegal stunt driving.
More Than Pikes promotes the safety and legitimacy of motorbike stunt riding as a sport, collaborating with local government and urban actors to create safe, designated spaces, and fostering safer interactions between motorbikers and other city users.
Con El Lienzo Al Viento (With the Canvas in the Wind)
Status
Inactive
Incubated
2022
Safety Issue
Underutilisation of public facilities for educational, recreational, and cultural purposes.
Con El Lienzo Al Viento transforms underutilised public buildings and spaces in Envigado into safe, engaging venues for learning and cultural activities, enhancing community access and enjoyment.
Parchate Con La Calle (Embrace the Street)
Status
Inactive
Incubated
2022
Safety Issue
Unawareness and disregard for the rights of the transient population.
Parchate Con La Calle facilitates dialogue platforms, bringing together transient populations, the homeless, local government, social organisations, and NGOs to raise awareness, discuss policies, and advance measures safeguarding and enhancing human rights.
Por Ahí Derecho (Straight Through)
Status
Inactive
Incubated
2022
Safety Issue
Street harassment, particularly affecting girls and young women, compromising their freedom of movement.
Por Ahí Derecho raises awareness about street sexual harassment as a form of sexual violence in Envigado through campaigns and collaboration with women’s organisations, contributing to safer public spaces.
Flow and Bars
Status
Inactive
Incubated
2022
Safety Issue
Discrimination against young people in alternative sports and a lack of recreational public spaces.
Flow and Bars activates the city’s underutilised public spaces and sports venues by promoting alternative sports, educating citizens, and engaging young people, strengthening community protective factors and fostering safer, more active urban spaces.
Casa Crea (House Create)
Status
Inactive
Incubated
2022
Safety Issue
Inadequate safety and support for children of incarcerated parents, increasing cycles of vulnerability and exposure to crime.
Casa Crea addresses the challenge of prisoner rehabilitation by promoting art therapy, supporting social reintegration, and fostering transformative personal growth through creative expression.
Stigma against graphic artists, who are often perceived as a social nuisance, undermining their safety and acceptance.
Galería A Pie empowers urban graphic artists in Envigado to revitalise and rehabilitate public spaces, fostering community engagement and transforming how citizens perceive their role in shaping a safer, more vibrant city.
Deficit of inclusive green public spaces in dense housing developments.
Barrios Vivos transforms public spaces to enhance community safety and well-being by designing interventions that foster intergenerational interaction, identify opportunities for urban gardens, expand access to green areas, and improve overall quality of life in the city. It is now a registered non-profit called La Otra Ciudad.
Concerns of bullying and hate speech faced by young people.
Sí Paz enhances safety and well-being in Envigado’s schools by using innovative methodologies to address bullying and hate speech, break cycles of violence, and create more inclusive learning environments. It is now a registered non-profit called Corporación Origen.
Disconnect between nature, culture, and people, limiting meaningful engagement with public spaces and environment.
Veo Veo Lab promotes environmental safety in Envigado by reconnecting citizens of all ages with their natural surroundings through guided tours, fostering awareness, stewardship, and collective action to protect the city’s vital ecosystems. It is now a registered non-profit.
