Despite what critics may say, new forms of participation brought by about by the pandemic are more, not less, inclusive, and go a long way to rectify problems with the status quo
This article links to useful resources and gives some tips for participatory planning and community engagement during Covid-19.
Cities:Skylines and similar computer games make it possible to design and recreate cities. Is it possible to use these games for urban planning? And can they contribute to making the process more participatory?
Urban planner and GIS expert Carolina Monteiro de Carvalho presents a participatory mapping project she conducted in the outskirts of São Paulo.
Blogging about neighbourhood developments and urban planning initiatives can be a valuable tool for citizens, local governments and urban planners alike.
