Target Groups

Women (specially with migrant background)

LGBTQ+

Description

This activity is based on the "Set the Table!" created by Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center in North Jersey in order to discuss with young people how it is possible to improve the quality of life in the city, mainly when it comes to easier access, more affordable living, and safer streets. The activity consists of an informal round table with specialists and/or local authorities where young people can discuss their thoughts and ideas about how to improve the quality of life in a city, especially for women and other minorities. To engage and gather feedback, concerns and ideas on what is most important today and in the future for more livable public spaces.

Approximate Duration

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Keywords and Hashtags

#SetTheTableJoinTheTable

Why This Tool?

<aside> ⭐ Meeting young adults in a comfortable home setting allows for self-directed conversations, specially for women and underrepresented people, as it gives a space for them to be listened to and to actively participate. It also fosters branstoriming and new ideas that the professionals in the field might have never thought about. It is important to reach the people that actually experience the day to day life in the town/city and use the services available.

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Link:

<aside> 🔗 https://urbana.gr/en/portfolio/ioannina-bridges-of-participation/

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