Category
SOCIAL
Research &
Strategy
In Rotterdam neighbourhoods, a participatory research and co-design process explored liveability and mobility, co-creating future visions based on community needs and integrating these into municipal strategies for a more citizen-driven approach.
Concept
Date
JUL '23
- JUL '25
Client
Public sector / Participatory research / Co-creation
Participatory research on liveability and mobility in diverse Rotterdam neighbourhoods, identifying underlying needs to broaden perspectives on the mobility transition and its human-centered requirements.
The process involved co-designing future visions for desired neighbourhoods, focusing on social, environmental, and health aspects, shaped by the community’s unique aspirations.
Summary
Process
This approach sought to revitalize the municipality's way of working within neighbourhoods; by embedding co-creation practices and translating citizen needs and desires into actionable plans.
Integrating this neighbourhood-driven strategy into municipal campaigns/development strategies, it stimulates the adoption of a more cross-departmental, community-driven approach.
Process
Result
The co-creation sessions with youth, seniors, and families in two Rotterdam neighbourhoods engaged residents as active co-thinkers. Together, we explored their everyday mobility experiences and challenges. We collaboratively shaped future visions for more inclusive and accessible neighbourhoods.
Expo set-up
These visions are expressed in neighbourhoods' expositions, providing valuable insights into next steps regarding policy plans while assessing residents’ willingness to embrace change.
(Collaborative work
Green drawings by Asia Andreolli)