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| Title | Enhancing Citizen Participation In Citizen-Centered Smart Cities: Insights From Two European Case Studies |
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| ID_Doc | 23752 |
| Authors | Landa Oregi I.; Urra-Uriarte S.; Gonzalez Ochoantesana I.; Rodríguez M.A.; Molina-Costa P. |
| Year | 2025 |
| Published | Urban Science, 9, 5 |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9050140 |
| Abstract | Citizen participation plays a critical role in the transformation towards citizen-centered smart cities, ensuring resilience, inclusivity, and responsiveness to community needs. Smart cities, while often associated with technological infrastructures and digital tools, also adopt a human-cepntered perspective that emphasizes the social and participatory dimensions of smart urban development. Engaging residents in these initiatives not only facilitates the acquisition of valuable insights but also strengthens the foundation for equitable urban development. However, the participatory process often encounters significant barriers that hinder its effectiveness, posing challenges to the creation of truly inclusive and citizen-centered smart cities. This paper analyzes the participatory processes and outcomes of two case studies, URBANAGE and drOp, both of which follow a Human-Centered Design approach and have implemented targeted actions to address participation challenges. This article explains the methodologies and processes followed in these projects and identifies key lessons learnt from their experiences and examining the impact of participatory processes on project outcomes. Lastly, it proposes practical guidelines to enhance the effectiveness of citizen involvement in future smart city initiatives. Despite their focus on different citizen groups and objectives, both case studies faced similar obstacles in fostering meaningful participation and awareness. |
| Author Keywords | citizen; co-creation; engagement; human-centered design; participation; smart cities |
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