Participatory Planning BaseCamp

The Planning Coordinators Program aims to make participation a standard practice throughout Prague, ensuring equal opportunities for involvement citywide. Planning coordinators currently operate in several districts, facilitating citizen engagement in local urban planning. They oversee all local projects, except for large-scale citywide initiatives, and serve as the primary point of contact for participation inquiries within local communities. Our goal is to gradually expand the coordinator network across all districts, ensuring that participation happens as close to residents as possible and at the local level.

Our latest manual offers a step-by-step guide for participatory projects. It is organized into 11 distinct activities, guiding you through everything from stakeholder mapping to creating an actionable plan for implementation. Each step is complemented by practical examples of documents and materials we use in our own projects.

IPR Prague, in collaboration with Participation Factory, hosted the first-ever Czech-Slovak participatory hackathon. During this two-day event, teams of professionals from the Czech Republic and Slovakia with a focus on urban participation competed to create the best participatory solution for a real-world challenge.

Every city and district has its own unique characteristics, and different projects—from revitalizing public spaces to strategic planning—demand tailored participatory approaches. In this section, we share case studies from Prague's various districts to offer inspiration.

Discover inspiring examples of participatory projects from cities across Europe. This section showcases case studies on participatory approaches to strategic planning, investment projects, public space revitalization, participatory budgeting, and more.

A glossary of key terms commonly used in participatory planning. Here you will find definitions of relevant concepts, descriptions of participatory methods, and information about individuals, organizations, and books related to urban development and participation.

Citizens' Assemblies are a form of deliberative democracy where citizens develop informed recommendations for public administration. This process enhances public participation in decision-making and is particularly effective in tackling issues that have stalled, helping to build consensus among political and community stakeholders.

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