The urban swimming movement is building momentum around the globe! + POOL is a proud signatory of the Swimmable Cities Charter, joining an alliance of 125 organizations across 72 cities and towns and 27 countries working to advance urban swimming in cities around the world by 2030.  + POOL’s Managing Director, Kara Meyer, will be speaking at the inaugural Swimmable Cities Summit in Rotterdam this summer about our work advancing this mission in NYC.

Join us from June 22–24, 2025, for an incredible opportunity to connect with global experts, activists, policymakers, and urban swimming pioneers, all working to transform our cities and waterways. Hosted by Swimmable Cities in collaboration with the City of Rotterdam, this inaugural summit is part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030). Over three days in the Rijnhaven, experience Rotterdam’s urban waterway transformation firsthand while diving into the latest trends, insights, and breakthrough innovations from cities around the world. 

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(Photo Credit: City of Rotterdam)