The overarching goal of the URBiNAT D3.1 deliverable is to establish a strategic design and framework for participatory solutions to support the uptake of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in urban environments.
It aims to create “Healthy corridors as drivers of social housing neighbourhoods” by focusing on the co-creation of social, environmental, and marketable NBS.
To achieve this, the deliverable focuses on three primary objectives:
- Identifying Actors and Conditions: Identifying the key actors involved in participation and defining the conditions necessary for active, positive, and ethically sound engagement.
- Stocktaking of Methods: Taking stock of existing participatory methods and tools (including digital technologies) currently used or likely to be used in frontrunner and follower cities. This involves assessing the “participatory culture” of these cities.
- Strategic Design: Gathering insights to strategically design participatory solutions and digital tools that support NBS uptake. This work directly informs subsequent tasks (Task 3.2) to tailor methods for specific city cultures.
The ultimate goal is to empower citizens and stakeholders to co-create solutions that improve the environmental and social livability of their communities.
