Urban development in dialogue with citizens
How can the spatial, social, ecological, cultural and economic development of the city be achieved in dialogue with the various interested parties in the city? Against this backdrop, what are the challenges and success factors in everyday and project-related communication between the local government and urban society? And finally: How can dialogue and participation processes be designed and implemented in a results-oriented manner?
To explore and answer these questions, participation expert Dieter Schöffmann provides practical insights and the necessary tools for reflection and the effective design of participation projects that involve all stakeholders and interested parties in all their diversity. You will learn more about:
- fundamental challenges, styles and requirements for good communication between the administration and citizens that promotes dialogue
- How and with what to design and implement dialogue and participation processes that reach and involve more than just the ‘usual suspects’ at an early stage
- Methods and instruments of dialogue and participation with their specific possibilities and requirements: outreach activities, events, online formats, citizens' assemblies
- Infrastructures that promote participation in administration and politics
- Simple and quick planning aids that can be used in everyday life
Short presentations throughout the day will provide you with essential conceptual and methodological tips on how to create good dialogue that is satisfactory for all parties involved in everyday administrative work and complex municipal projects. Using prepared case studies from municipal practice and in small group work, you will learn how to apply the design elements, methods and instruments presented.
Learn how urban development can succeed in dialogue with citizens and then start your next participation project well equipped!
Target group
Employees of urban development departments, building planning offices, main offices, offices for social affairs, culture and the environment, press and public relations departments of cities, districts and municipalities, mayors, local politicians and others interested in the topic.
Your lecturer
Dieter Schöffmann. Independent consultant and owner of VIS a VIS Beratung & Fortbildung, focusing on aspects of civic engagement, citizen participation and their contributions to positive social development.
Participation fees
- 340 € for vhw members
- 410 € for vhw non-members
A seminar organised by vhw Bundesverband Wohnen und Stadtentwicklung