Take Back Your City With Paint

Discover how a mayor transformed a city through the power of color in this inspiring 16-minute TED talk. Learn about Edi Rama's innovative approach to curbing corruption and instilling civic pride in Tirana, Albania by redesigning public spaces with vibrant paint. Explore how this seemingly simple strategy led to decreased crime rates and renewed faith in leadership. Gain insights into people-first urban renewal projects and their potential to create positive change in communities. Filmed at TEDxThessaloniki, this talk offers valuable lessons for urban planners, civic leaders, and anyone interested in the transformative power of public art and creative problem-solving in city governance.

Edi Rama: Take back your city with paint