The UNLOCK THE CITY! project has identified in the four cities involved (Antwerp, Barcelona, Milan, Piatra Neamț) a set of places that played a significant role for citizens during the pandemic and therefore launched research and action paths which, considering a specific type of urban space (urban park, school and spaces used by young people, exhibition complex and vaccination centre, streets and public open spaces, etc.), explore the concept of limit (economic, social, physical, etc.) in the urban landscape.

In an initial research phase (mapping), through field investigations and studies coordinated by the Politecnico di Milano, the places where the performances were to be developed were selected with the involvement not only of the artists but also of many experts, citizens and local stakeholders. 
The first description and study phase resulted in the writing of four ‘identity cards’, which are articulate descriptions of the places and the main project themes of each city. The contents of the identity cards, besides orienting the performative work, allow us to understand the qualities and differences, the emerging themes, of each context.