PoliTO for Skopje European Capital of Culture 2028

This was followed by the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Skopje and DAD PoliTO. The agreement, signed by Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski and DAD Director Michele Bonino, establishes a strategic partnership that opens up new research opportunities for the University. In particular, the DAD will support the Municipality of Skopje in the field of urban regeneration and built heritage conservation, with a specific focus on the city’s riverfront and on the system of 50 new micro‑parks planned for completion by 2028. This collaboration strengthens a relationship that has been in place for over a decade between the DAD and the local context - especially with Ss. Cyril and Methodius University - and represents a further step forward in PoliTO internationalization strategy.

The Vice‑Rector for International Affairs, Alberto Sapora, commented: “This initiative is part of the broader European framework of policies for culture and urban development, and it confirms the commitment of Politecnico di Torino to strengthening international collaborations. PoliTO places its expertise at the service of local territories, contributing, through dialogue with local institutions, to strategic processes of urban and cultural transformation".

DAD Director Michele Bonino added: “This represents an important opportunity to share PoliTO skills and expertise with our Macedonian partners, with the aim of developing collaboration between academic institutions and public bodies. Our department has extensive experience in this type of cooperation, which we will put into practice to support urban transformation in Skopje, both within the framework of the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) themes and through advisory activities related to the preparation of the new Master Plan.".