This article discusses whether participation can be smart (e-participation) as an element of a smart city and how this could help to improve participatory practices particularly in poorer countries.
Revitalising a public space in the Dutch city of Breda and fostering civic participation are the goals of Ed Ravensbergen from NIEUWBRUUT.
In an interview, Heloise from Civocracy gives some interesting insights into this civic tech start up.
In this report from the Metropolitan Solutions Conference I talk about smart cities and their lack of possibilities for participation.
