Cities for Everyone: Co-Creating Scenarios for Accessible, Safe and Inclusive Futures
This publication compiles the main results of the SAFE project through five European case studies. It introduces how scenario-based, participatory methods can be applied to improve accessibility, safety and inclusion in urban areas. The book demonstrates how future-oriented co-creation can help cities prepare for social, demographic and technological change while ensuring that no one is left behind.
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What it covers
- Introduction to scenario work as a practical method for urban development
- Explanation of futures thinking and multidisciplinary approaches
- Presentation of five city cases:
- Vantaa (Finland) – senior mobility and accessible tourism
- Kiel (Germany) – social inclusion in a multicultural district
- Bydgoszcz (Poland) – demographic and digital transformation
- Granada (Spain) – accessible tourism and perceived safety
- Kranj (Slovenia) – housing and urban design for vulnerable groups
- Detailed descriptions of methods such as PESTE analysis, scenario workshops and co-creation techniques
- Reflections and lessons learned on inclusive policy, design, and community participation
Why it is useful
- Provides a complete overview of participatory futures methods in urban planning
- Demonstrates how to combine research, education and local engagement
- Offers models for other cities seeking to improve accessibility and safety
- Serves as a reference for academics, policymakers, planners and NGOs
- Encourages international collaboration in creating more inclusive and resilient urban environments
