Amplifying Quiet Voices - Challenges and Opportunities for Participatory Design at an Urban Scale

Explore a conference talk that delves into the challenges and opportunities of participatory design in smart city projects, focusing on empowering socially disadvantaged citizens. Learn about an innovative approach that combines social and technological tools to engage urban populations in the design process. Discover how uncovering hyper-local concerns can lead to effective solutions for citizen issues. Examine four key challenges in implementing participatory design at an urban scale: balancing scale with personal concerns, determining control of the process, identifying participants, and integrating citizen-led work with local authorities. Gain insights into the Community Innovation Process, idea generation, funding competitions, and specific projects like Padma Sharon. Understand the importance of truly engaging citizens as collaborators in co-designing their city and the potential impact on smart city initiatives.