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Mobility and Public Space Study “On the Move”
Mobility and Public Space Study “On the Move” The “On the Move” Mobility and Public Space Study aims to promote a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable mobility system in Montornès del Vallès. In the absence of an active Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, this study takes a hands-on, transformative approach grounded
Children’s Participation in the Educating City
Children’s Participation in the Educating City On November 27, we had the chance to attend a conference that did more than just talk about participation – it questioned its very foundations. Held at the Canòdrom – Ateneo of Digital and Democratic Innovation in Barcelona, the celebration of the 2025 International
Y-IMPACT: Youth Influencing Meaningful Participation and Civic Transformation
Y-IMPACT Youth Influencing Meaningful Participation and Civic Transformation Y-IMPACT is much more than a European project: it is a seed of young democracy. Its main goal is to create the first Youth Council for 13–18-year-olds in Cyprus, in the municipality of Parekklisia —a space where young voices are not only
The Village Meeting, Step by Step
The Village Meeting, Step by Step Small villages often hold a big advantage: strong social bonds between residents. When this closeness is channeled into collective life, it can give rise to simple, effective, and inclusive forms of participation. In Mura, a village of only 250 inhabitants, a model of village
Village Assemblies: A Community-Based Model in Mura
Village Assemblies: A Community-Based Model in Mura What if meaningful participation didn’t require complex technology or big budgets—just a genuine willingness to listen and care for one another? In Mura, a small village of 250 residents nestled in the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park, this is not
VOLEM DECIDIR! Democracy for Children and Adolescents
VOLEM DECIDIR! Democracy for Children and Adolescents Volem Decidir! is a pioneering participatory process that recognizes and upholds the right of children and adolescents in Barcelona to express themselves and engage in collective matters. As part of the 2024 European Capital of Democracy, the initiative aims to open stable and
La Tortuga: a new community space in Canyamars
La Tortuga: a new community space in Canyamars La Tortuga is a former textile factory located in the heart of Canyamars, one of the three settlements that make up the municipality of Dosrius.For decades, it was the economic and social engine of the territory: a workplace for many families, but
Participatory process for the new dog recreation area
Participatory process for the new dog recreation area This participatory process, promoted by the Municipality of Santa Coloma de Cervelló, was developed to collectively define the design and management criteria for the new dog recreation area, in response to the need to relocate the existing one. The process was structured
Cities Shaped by All of Us
Cities Shaped by All of Us Inclusion is not an aesthetic choice. It’s not a checklist or a polished consultation plan. Inclusion in cities means asking who gets to shape the spaces we move through every day—and who has been systematically left out of that shaping for too long. Inclusive
Housing is a Human Right: Between Law and Everyday Life
Housing is a Human Right: Between Law and Everyday Life On April 9th, we took part in a training session organized by the Cooperative Atheneums Network on the right to housing. It was a dense and inspiring space, offering legal, political, and practical perspectives on one of the most pressing
Public Space as a Living Memory
Public Space as a Living Memory This article is based on a talk presented at an event focused on memory, identity, and community. The presentation explored how neighborhoods are not just physical spaces but living narratives shaped by the people who inhabit them. Neighborhoods function as palimpsests—spaces where each generation
“Love and Politics”: Rethinking Politics through Sensitivity and Cooperation
“Love and Politics”: Rethinking Politics through Sensitivity and Cooperation “Cooperation is not just an act of coexistence—it is the silent engine of great transformations.” We live in a world where politics often seems detached from emotions and human connections. Policies are formulated in cold, calculated environments, where human realities are
Ethics and Good Governance
Ethics and Good Governance: The Pillars of Democracy in the 21st Century The 21st century has been marked by rapid technological advancement, social transformation, and geopolitical complexity. Amidst this landscape, the principles of ethics and good governance are not just ideals; they are the scaffolding that supports functional democracies and
Who Are We Designing Cities For?
Who Are We Designing Cities For? The cities of the future are not just about skyscrapers, technological innovation, or green initiatives. They are about people—the diverse, complex, and ever-evolving tapestry of individuals who will inhabit them. As social architects and urbanists, our role is not merely to plan and build
Utopias, Dystopias, or UStopias—Whose Imagination Are We Living In?
Utopias, Dystopias, or Ustopias—Whose Imagination Are We Living In? In the midst of a fully tech-centric Smart City World Expo, Ruha Benjamin’s talk, titled “Utopias, Dystopias, or UStopias: Whose Imagination Are We Living In?”, was a rare gem. While much of the expo focused on cutting-edge technological solutions for urban
Rethinking Urbanism on World Urbanism Day: A Call for Collective Action
Rethinking Urbanism on World Urbanism Day: A Call for Collective Action Today, on World Urbanism Day, and in the wake of the devastating events in the Valencian Country, we want to underscore the essential role of urban planning in managing our relationship with the environment. This tragic moment reminds us
Why Climate Mitigation in Mediterranean Cities is More Essential Than Ever
Why Climate Mitigation in Mediterranean Cities is More Essential Than Ever The recent DANA storm that struck the Valencia region has served as a sobering reminder of the increasing climate risks facing our Mediterranean cities. Severe flooding disrupted daily life, damaged homes, and left entire communities struggling to recover. We
Let’s Build The City Together
Let’s Build The City Together This is an activity that aims to explain to children what urban planning is and to make them aware of the importance of the city and collective life. We want to explain to children why it is necessary to plan cities before building them and
Children and Adolescent Councils
Children and Adolescent Councils The basic way to involve boys and girls in city decisions are the territorial Councils for Children and Adolescents, based on the determinations of the convention on the Rights of the Child, approved by the United Nations in 1989. This is the stable structure of participation,
Let’s Transform The City
Let’s Transform The City This activity aims to encourage young people to reflect on the transformations that cities undergo over time, adapting their spaces to the changing needs of the community. The workshop begins with a discussion on the urban transformation process, using three real examples and analyzing the various
Mobility and Public Space Study “On the Move”
Mobility and Public Space Study “On the Move” The “On the Move” Mobility and Public
Children’s Participation in the Educating City
Children’s Participation in the Educating City On November 27, we had the chance to attend
Y-IMPACT: Youth Influencing Meaningful Participation and Civic Transformation
Y-IMPACT Youth Influencing Meaningful Participation and Civic Transformation Y-IMPACT is much more than a European
The Village Meeting, Step by Step
The Village Meeting, Step by Step Small villages often hold a big advantage: strong social
Village Assemblies: A Community-Based Model in Mura
Village Assemblies: A Community-Based Model in Mura What if meaningful participation didn’t require complex technology
VOLEM DECIDIR! Democracy for Children and Adolescents
VOLEM DECIDIR! Democracy for Children and Adolescents Volem Decidir! is a pioneering participatory process that
La Tortuga: a new community space in Canyamars
La Tortuga: a new community space in Canyamars La Tortuga is a former textile factory
Participatory process for the new dog recreation area
Participatory process for the new dog recreation area This participatory process, promoted by the Municipality
Cities Shaped by All of Us
Cities Shaped by All of Us Inclusion is not an aesthetic choice. It’s not a
Housing is a Human Right: Between Law and Everyday Life
Housing is a Human Right: Between Law and Everyday Life On April 9th, we took
Public Space as a Living Memory
Public Space as a Living Memory This article is based on a talk presented at
“Love and Politics”: Rethinking Politics through Sensitivity and Cooperation
“Love and Politics”: Rethinking Politics through Sensitivity and Cooperation “Cooperation is not just an act
Ethics and Good Governance
Ethics and Good Governance: The Pillars of Democracy in the 21st Century The 21st century
Who Are We Designing Cities For?
Who Are We Designing Cities For? The cities of the future are not just about
Utopias, Dystopias, or UStopias—Whose Imagination Are We Living In?
Utopias, Dystopias, or Ustopias—Whose Imagination Are We Living In? In the midst of a fully
Rethinking Urbanism on World Urbanism Day: A Call for Collective Action
Rethinking Urbanism on World Urbanism Day: A Call for Collective Action Today, on World Urbanism
Why Climate Mitigation in Mediterranean Cities is More Essential Than Ever
Why Climate Mitigation in Mediterranean Cities is More Essential Than Ever The recent DANA storm
Let’s Build The City Together
Let’s Build The City Together This is an activity that aims to explain to children
Children and Adolescent Councils
Children and Adolescent Councils The basic way to involve boys and girls in city decisions
Let’s Transform The City
Let’s Transform The City This activity aims to encourage young people to reflect on the