Original article and image credits: ELABORATOR Project website
The ELABORATOR Project has launched a Co-creation playbook, designed to guide their Living Labs and fellow European cities in implementing inclusive, sustainable, and affordable mobility solutions.
- Prepare;
- Co-define;
- Co-create;
- Co-evaluate.
Each phase includes tools and methods for engaging citizens, policymakers, and private-sector stakeholders in a truly participatory approach. The playbook also emphasises qualitative data collection through community-based research and citizen science, aiming to capture diverse perspectives to ensure final solutions are inclusive and locally relevant.
A major objective of the playbook is to promote collaborative design and planning for urban mobility systems that prioritise sustainable transport modes over traditional car-centric models. This approach is aligned with the EU’s Green Deal and the 2030 Agenda, which stress the importance of environmental sustainability and equity in infrastructure planning.
“The aim of the playbook is to provide the ELABORATOR cities with practical guidelines so that they can work more inclusive with participatory and co-creation processes when developing their mobility interventions. We hope to inspire the cities to think in new ways when designing urban space and to include a wide range of stakeholders, especially focusing on vulnerable road users. Working with co-creation and participation not only promotes community well-being by creating solutions that resonate with the people who live and work in the area but can also help to achieve a necessary shift towards more sustainable transport systems.” – Ida Grundel, Linköping University
ELABORATOR encourages their Living Labs and beyond to leverage these guidelines not only to enhance mobility but also to transform urban spaces into safer, more liveable environments. Plus, by using co-creation methodologies, cities are better equipped to address the needs of underrepresented groups and foster equitable access to transport infrastructure.
Read the full document of the ELABORATOR Co-creation playbook here.
Read more about the ELABORATOR Project here
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