Participatory City Making Lab

Explore how citizenship education empowers MBO students to navigate political engagement. Discover Anna's journey, uncovering the complexities of political disconnection among youth. Through innovative tools like 'De Meester Burger,' witness the transformation as students delve into municipal themes, fostering a sense of understanding and belonging. Join the conversation on redefining political involvement for a more inclusive democracy.

Open data holds immense potential, serving as a digital resource accessible to all. But while it promises transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment, leveraging its full potential requires more than just availability—it requires literacy. The skills and learning approaches involved in open data literacy are discussed by Alejandra Celis Vargas, Rikke Magnussen, Ingrid Mulder and Birger Larsen in a recent research publication.

The Participatory City Making project (2016-2019) involved multiple events. This article shares experiences, presentations and results from the main events.