People-centred approach practical guide
The People-centred approach practical guide is a concise practical guidebook presenting approaches, tools, practices and success factors of effective citizen involvement in urban development, with a focus on tactical urbanism interventions.
Project:
Streets for Citizens
Mission
Promoting green living areas
Programme keywords:
Climate adaptation, Community engagement, Sustainable planning
KEEP keywords:
Transport and mobility, Urban development
Partners:
DUCoR Association for Responsible Urban Development and Communication; IPOP, ENVIPARK, AREANATejo
Issues addressed
The document focuses on equipping urban actors and local authorities with the tools they need to use tactical urbanism and placemaking methods. These approaches are designed to influence travel behavior and encourage more sustainable urban mobility. To use these methods effectively, local stakeholders need to build their knowledge and skills in adapting them to their city's unique challenges, especially in the context of sustainable mobility. The document is a component of the Tactical Urbanism Methodology proposed by the project.
Added value of the document
The guide structure is organised around three key questions: WHY, WHAT and HOW. nThe first chapter focusses on the main challenges cities face in terms of public spaces, local economy, social cohesion, public health, and the environment. The second thematic chapter outlines potential solutions for cities to address these challenges. The final chapter covers how cities can implement these solutions by focusing on three key methodologies: placemaking, tactical urbanism, and citizen involvement / engagement. The provided information and the examples are valuable resource for stakeholders that are searching or planning to realise similar project.
Transferability potential
By providing a comprehensive overview of challenges, solutions, and methodologies, this guide aims to empower cities and their stakeholders to create more sustainable, citizen-friendly urban environments.
Contribution to SDGs
Sdg13, Sdg3, Sdg11
Contribution to the Programme / EU policies
EuSmartMobilityStrategy, UfMGreenerMedAgenda