Citizenship and social innovation
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Focusing on the inclusion and enhancement of citizens as key players in urban planning, the booklet of the working group “Citizenship and Social Innovation” re-examines the governance models of our cities. In the face of increasing inequalities and socio-spatial segregation, it seems imperative to redefine citizen participation, notably by promoting participatory mechanisms, by restoring a place for women in the city, or by encouraging the presence of marginalized actors in public decision-making bodies.
Recommendations
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Promote citizens, key actors in governance and civil society initiatives in urban planning
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Promote participatory mechanisms to guarantee the balance of representativeness between local authorities and civil society, favoring participatory mechanisms
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Giving women back a place in the city
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Encouraging the presence of marginalized actors in political decision-making structures
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Build networks, systems promoting exchanges and urban integration
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