Can a video game really shape real city design? In Treviso, the answer is yes.<\/span><\/p>\n The initiative <\/span>“<\/span>Le scuole reinventano Treviso<\/span><\/a>“<\/span> (or <\/span>“<\/span>Schools Reinvent Treviso<\/span><\/a>“<\/span>), based on Minecraft Education, invites students to reimagine greener urban landscapes. Inspired by C40\u2019s <\/span>\u201cSchools Reinventing Cities\u201d<\/span> campaign, this local project takes classroom ideas and turns them into bold new visions for Treviso\u2019s future.<\/span><\/p>\n Teaching the teachers, then the kids <\/p>\n Starting in October 2024, 26 teachers from seven schools underwent workshops to learn how to guide a project-based curriculum with Minecraft. They then mentored 21 classes \u2014 433 students in total \u2014 who explored local environmental issues and designed sustainable interventions in virtual Treviso.<\/span><\/p>\n Through months of teamwork and creative learning, the students submitted 104 urban design proposals combining civic awareness, digital skills, and imagination. Their digital models addressed real challenges like air quality, green spaces, transit, and water retention.<\/span><\/p>\n Kids present to city leaders <\/p>\n In May 2025, a panel including the mayor and deputy mayor reviewed all projects, evaluating them on concept coherence, originality, feasibility, and creativity. Ten teams were officially awarded, and thirteen received special mention for vision and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n On May 22, students showcased their digital cityscapes at Treviso\u2019s Teatro Comunale \u2014 not as models but as immersive narratives for municipal change. Supported by project-generated Minecraft visuals, they presented proposals for real interventions to an audience of city officials, experts, and residents.<\/span><\/p>\n A youth hackathon turns planning into action <\/p>\n