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<p>For successful and efficient participatory planning, continuous improvement and assessment of its tools is needed. The aim of this research is to summarize the methodologies, process, and results of the participatory workshops carried out within the framework of the Genius Loci project implemented in the Šančiai neighbourhood (Kaunas, Lithuania), and to draw conclusions and insights on the effectiveness, advantages, and possibilities of using urban theories and approaches, such as mental mapping, sociotope methodology, and pattern language in participatory planning tools. The possibilities of application of the design thinking approach in facilitating the process and improving user experience are also discussed. The article includes a brief introduction to the activities of the Genius Loci project with the following focus on workshops, their methodologies, processes, and outcomes from the point of view of urban theories applied. The main outcome is the summary table demonstrating features of participatory tools (workshop sessions), elements of urban theories applied, and their evaluation followed by conclusions.</p>
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For successful and efficient participatory planning, continuous improvement and assessment of its tools is needed. The aim of this research is to summarize the methodologies, process, and results of the participatory workshops carried out within the framework of the Genius Loci project implemented in the Šančiai neighbourhood (Kaunas, Lithuania), and to draw conclusions and insights on the effectiveness, advantages, and possibilities of using urban theories and approaches, such as mental mapping, sociotope methodology, and pattern language in participatory planning tools. The possibilities of application of the design thinking approach in facilitating the process and improving user experience are also discussed. The article includes a brief introduction to the activities of the Genius Loci project with the following focus on workshops, their methodologies, processes, and outcomes from the point of view of urban theories applied. The main outcome is the summary table demonstrating features of participatory tools (workshop sessions), elements of urban theories applied, and their evaluation followed by conclusions.

Application of Urban Theories in Developing Participatory Planning Tools

Architecture and Urban Planning

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For successful and efficient participatory planning, continuous improvement and assessment of its tools is needed. The aim of this research is to summarize the...

Application of Urban Theories in Developing Participatory Planning Tools

Publicado en línea: 19 jun 2024

Páginas: 52 - 64

Recibido: 05 oct 2023

Aceptado: 21 may 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aup-2024-0005

Palabras clave
Design thinking, mental mapping, participatory planning, pattern language, sociotope method, Šančiai, workshop sessions

© 2024 Kestutis Zaleckis et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Application of Urban Theories in Developing Participatory Planning Tools

Publicado en línea: 19 jun 2024

Páginas: 52 - 64

Recibido: 05 oct 2023

Aceptado: 21 may 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aup-2024-0005

Palabras claveDesign thinking, mental mapping, participatory planning, pattern language, sociotope method, Šančiai, workshop sessions

© 2024 Kestutis Zaleckis et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Palabras clave
Design thinking, mental mapping, participatory planning, pattern language, sociotope method, Šančiai, workshop sessions