“PUENTE” stands for bridge and, in this case, the bridge connects the young and the elder or, more generally, new-comers and old-timers to a place, or a community: PUENTE identifies conditions that may draw folks who wouldn’t otherwise meet to do things they couldn’t otherwise do [learn from each other, respect one another, broaden their views]. Combining different approaches, such as case studies and participatory design techniques, the team imagines events and activities that enable participants to unveil aspects of their “personae” that would otherwise remain untapped. The settings and places created are reflective of the changing identities and dreams of its dwellers. For more information on the project, and partners involved, check out the PUENTE website . Also check out PUENTE

Note: Project PUENTE (2007-2009) has evolved out of earlier EU Project "La Piazza". Information on Piazza can be found on this blog, in the same category "projects". You may also visit the site