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Urbanisation is one of the most important trends of our time. By 2050, about 7 billion people will live in cities – that is all of the current world population! This means that we need innovative solutions for an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable urban development. Participation is an important aspect of urbanisation, since it is the people who make up the city. In the words of the iconic Jane Jacobs:
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.”
In this spirit and in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11, parCitypatory aims to support a better urban development through solutions-focused journalism, communications consulting, and mentoring. You can learn more about participation on the blog and share your experience with participation.
My name is Laura and I am passionate about inspiring and creating more participation in urban planning. I started this blog in 2016 in order to share knowledge and showcase innovative participatory solutions from cities all around the world. I work as an urban journalist to spread ideas for sustainable urban development.
I write, consult on communications, give guest lectures and mentor students, and I also blog. To work with me, please get in touch via laura[at]parcitypatory.org.
An inspirational collection of voices, ideas and experiences from urban neighbourhoods all over the world
Innovative new methods and some unusual ideas for participation and urban planning in communities
Introductory articles and overviews of the guidelines and theories around participation in urban planning
