We invite you on September 9, starting at 5:00 p.m., to the Forum dedicated to the development of the Universul Center. The event will take place at the Ministry of Culture, 22 Nicolae Iorga Street.
During the Forum, we will discuss:
– the possibility of organizing pilot activities this fall at the “Universul” Center, the conditions under which these can take place, and the support that can be offered to interested initiatives;
– the preparation of a transparent and inclusive process for next spring: the timeline, participation criteria, and the organization of a public call for proposals regarding the use and testing of the spaces;
– how the Forum and the working group will be self-organized, and the mechanisms through which decisions will be discussed, validated, and made during the process;
– the connection between the temporary testing of the spaces and the development of a long-term vision regarding the role, layout, and operation of the “Universul” Center.
The experience gained from the activities organized this fall could help identify the needs and limitations of the space and prepare for the open call in the spring.
We have invited the Minister of Culture and other representatives of the institution and of Universul Publishing House.
We would appreciate it if you could share this announcement with your community.
Proposed agenda:
17:00 – 17:10 Welcome remarks by CPR and presentation of the meeting agenda
17:10 Welcome remarks and presentation of the latest updates by the Ministry of Culture, including:
- updates on the technical assessment – selection process and procurement procedure;
- other updates from the Universul Centre Council, including the new nomenclature;
- updates regarding the decision on the use of the 4th and 5th floors by the Ministry of Culture and the temporary rental model, to be discussed during the Forum;
- information on other developments and the Ministry’s plans for the next stages, including project development, attracting investment, the legal status of the building, and other relevant aspects.
17:30 Questions and Answers Session
17:50 Presentation of the proposed initiative for temporary rental, Matthias Jochmann
18:20 Presentation and discussion of a temporary rental model by the Working Group on the Use and Regulation of the Premises
18:45 Discussion and validation of the model
19:30 Conclusions, joint decisions, and next steps