“Creating together” – there is more than one term for this
Co-creation and co-design are key terms used to describe collaborative formats and processes. This article aims to illustrate that the distinction between the two concepts is not strict. Rather, there are fluid transitions that can vary depending on the context and application.
Based on our experience in the CUT project, criteria can be derived that can be used to classify formats within (participatory) processes. It becomes apparent that a format can rarely be clearly classified as purely co-creative or exclusively belonging to co-design. This spectrum and the corresponding classifications are illustrated by a digital tool we have developed.
Read moreSuccessful transfer: DIPAS implementation in Munich
An important milestone in the CUT project was reached in 2022: the implementation and testing of the DIPAS participation tool. The DIPAS.stories tool was developed in the CUT Project in Hamburg and will now also be used in Munich.
Read moreYouth participation in the future of Munich's city center
The city of the future is shaped by the planning decisions we make today. How do young people envision city centers and what issues concern them in their everyday lives? A youth participation event organized by the City of Munich in spring 2023 not only provided valuable insights into the perspectives of young Munich residents on their city. New digital participation formats were also tested.
Read moreMunich Climate Neutral 2035: Solutions for the development of integrated neighborhood concepts
The development and implementation of measures for climate-neutral, energy- and resource-efficient urban development ideally takes place at neighborhood level in existing buildings. In future, a development tool will be used in Munich to make the preparation and creation of integrated neighborhood concepts more efficient and transparent, thus facilitating the implementation phase.
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