You promised me a city: A conversation about assuming responsibilities

You Promised Me a City—speaking with Lefebvre, it is simultaneously cry and demand. But what city? Who made the promise? And to whom? This paper was inspired by two thought-provoking days spent in Hannover, Germany at City, conference for experimental urban development. Firstly, wanted produce tensions bringing people from different fields, academics, practitioners, artists together various countries diverse backgrounds. The goal turn confrontation disagreements into productive tension that necessary developing reimagining our cities. Secondly, moved away traditional venues embraced cityscape of Hannover. Events such as critical mass public art exhibits were meant engage but also have urbanists experience reality city around them. Authors Anne Judith participated City want share some their personal experiences insights. Their views are expanded an interview lead curators Ivana Robin, which heart this article, participants organizers alike critically reflect on City.