55 • Cultural heritage is an important part of Reggio Emilia’s urban regeneration strategy and a powerful engine of sustainable development and economic growth for the whole city. Rediscovering local histories and monuments can offer the city new ways to connect urban areas’ past and future. • Encouraging the reuse of cultural heritage as a means of giving the city a distinctive character and improving its attractiveness should not prevent testing new technologies to protect, restore and enhance this heritage. • Redesigning the roles and functions of heritage buildings has many benefits for cities, among them the appearance of new local services and amenities. • During the Cloisters’ renovation process, the municipality organised public discussions with civil associations, foundations and cultural institutions to exchange on the future use of the place. Make sure to use an inclusive multi-stakeholder approach to decision making based on co-creation and co-design processes, as this will provide space for uses that match community’s needs and interests. Top Tips More info Open Hub in the ancient Cloisters Report from a peer learning visit with Reggio Emilia