The Southern Regional Assembly was honoured to participate in the prestigious New European Bauhaus (NEB) in Regions and Cities event, held in Brussels on 29–30 September 2025. This two-day gathering convened over 400 participants, including NEB Prize finalists, NEB Boost recipients, project promoters, NEB National contact points and representatives from local, regional, and national authorities across Europe.
The event featured a dynamic programme of presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions, all focused on embedding NEB principles and values of sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion— into European Cohesion funding. A key highlight was the NEB Prizes 2025 Awards Ceremony, held in the European Parliament Hemicycle, celebrating 22 prize winners and 20 recipients of the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities were celebrated.
Representing the Southern Regional Assembly, Rose Power, Programme Manager, delivered a compelling presentation on the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme (THRIVE). She outlined how THRIVE integrates NEB values into its mission to revitalise vacant and derelict heritage buildings in town centres, transforming them into vibrant community hubs. THRIVE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021–2027.
On the second day, Rose Power joined Elizabeth Hore, Director of Services at Wexford County Council, participating in a thematic panel discussion exploring how the NEB approach can drive transformative change at a local level. The discussion highlighted the THRIVE Gorey Market House Regeneration Project, a landmark initiative, awarded €7 million under THRIVE. The project will restore Gorey’s oldest building into a cultural and community hub, featuring a market plaza, café, and heritage trail access. It exemplifies the NEB principles through its inclusive design, sustainability goals, and strong community engagement.
THRIVE attracted significant interest from European peers, sparking meaningful conversations during networking sessions and informal exchanges. The Southern Regional Assembly’s participation not only showcased Ireland’s commitment to heritage-led regeneration but also reinforced its leadership in mainstreaming the values and principles of the NEB into Cohesion Policy.
For more on THRIVE and its impact, visit the Southern Regional Assembly’s THRIVE page.
The event featured a dynamic programme of presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions, all focused on embedding NEB principles and values of sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion— into European Cohesion funding. A key highlight was the NEB Prizes 2025 Awards Ceremony, held in the European Parliament Hemicycle, celebrating 22 prize winners and 20 recipients of the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities were celebrated.
Representing the Southern Regional Assembly, Rose Power, Programme Manager, delivered a compelling presentation on the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme (THRIVE). She outlined how THRIVE integrates NEB values into its mission to revitalise vacant and derelict heritage buildings in town centres, transforming them into vibrant community hubs. THRIVE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021–2027.
On the second day, Rose Power joined Elizabeth Hore, Director of Services at Wexford County Council, participating in a thematic panel discussion exploring how the NEB approach can drive transformative change at a local level. The discussion highlighted the THRIVE Gorey Market House Regeneration Project, a landmark initiative, awarded €7 million under THRIVE. The project will restore Gorey’s oldest building into a cultural and community hub, featuring a market plaza, café, and heritage trail access. It exemplifies the NEB principles through its inclusive design, sustainability goals, and strong community engagement.
THRIVE attracted significant interest from European peers, sparking meaningful conversations during networking sessions and informal exchanges. The Southern Regional Assembly’s participation not only showcased Ireland’s commitment to heritage-led regeneration but also reinforced its leadership in mainstreaming the values and principles of the NEB into Cohesion Policy.
For more on THRIVE and its impact, visit the Southern Regional Assembly’s THRIVE page.