“Space and Change in the Districts of Municipio 9 – Milan” marks the launch of a new participatory journey within Pilot 5 of the European project ORBIS, titled “Transition Mechanisms for the Democratic City”.

 

Promoted by IFe Civic Lab, in collaboration with Municipio 9 of the City of Milan and the Politecnico di Milano, the project aims to foster in-depth dialogue and civic deliberation by engaging citizens in a process of collective mapping and individual contributions focused on proximity spaces and contemporary urban challenges.

How it works

• The process begins with an online participatory mapping of places that residents consider significant in relation to urban change.

• This will be followed by online discussions based on the collected contributions.

• Finally, a series of in-person co-design focus groups will be organized to further explore the mapped issues and locations.

The Hybrid Mapped Dialogues phase will remain open until early June 2025.

How to get involved

An online information session will provide detailed instructions on how to participate:

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (CET)

Live on Rob de Matt’s Facebook page

This initiative is part of a broader experimental proposal connected to the Urban Plan for Sustainable Local Mobility (PUMS) in Municipio 9, and it represents a concrete example of democratic innovation at the local level.

Organised by: Rob de Matt and CALL-DAStU, Politecnico di Milano

In collaboration with: Municipio 9 – City of Milan

Supported by: Officina Digitale Reactio, Radio 20158, Scamamù, Via Dolce Via