As part of the CommuniCity Second Round of Open Calls, the cross-border Citizen Dialog Kit pilot has been deployed in Prague, Amsterdam, and Porto to engage citizens in the design and development of public spaces. These wireless, battery-operated devices provide an innovative way to gather spontaneous feedback, allowing real-time input on urban spaces without infrastructure requirements.
Pilot Overview
In Amsterdam, the CDK engaged 378 people near the Johan Cruijff Arena, gathering feedback on the boulevard’s features and potential improvements. In Prague, 381 participants shared their thoughts on playground upgrades in the Prague 6 district. The survey gathered insights from 462 park visitors in Porto to inform them and take their suggestions regarding the park’s ongoing development near the social housing neighbourhood and school.
Results and Co-Creation
The results from these pilots underline the power of citizen-driven co-creation in urban development. Participants expressed their appreciation for the intuitive nature of the CDK devices, noting how easy it was to share their opinions. Many were surprised by the simple process and appreciated the opportunity to have their voices heard. The feedback gathered from these three pilots will directly inform further urban planning efforts and the development of community spaces in each city.
Following the successful pilot, the Citizen Dialog Kit team is preparing to launch a spin-off company to expand its technology and further promote citizen engagement in urban co-creation.
