This webinar examines what the 2020 Planning White Paper calls ‘genuine engagement’ in the post-Covid era. It’s one of the hardest things to do - evidence shows years of democratic deficit has eroded trust in planning and design processes. Focusing on professionals as people, this webinar uses creative interaction and scenario-setting to practice the skills and attitudes that can increase social value, long-term pride in place, sense of belonging, improved bottom line, urban equality and impact on UN SDGs 3, 5, 11 and 13.
The webinar is divided into two parts. Part 1 is divided into three approximately 15-minute modules starting with a foundation in ‘active listening’, a core skill required to break down stereotypes, reduce conflict, and align with the essence of people’s ‘sense of place’.
The second module builds on the first by using visual and self-reflective exercises to explore grounded approaches to the principles of diversity, inclusion and equality in going beyond superficial understandings of place and people.
Finally, the third module applies the knowledge and skills from the first and second modules into developing collaborative design techniques.
Part 2 uses interactive group exercises in a community engagement scenario, applying skills in collaborative design, inclusive communication, and self-grounding techniques to navigate the ambiguity and complexity that comes with multiple perspectives.
The workshop-style webinar is led by two presenters and combines immersive visual media with participatory digital technologies (such as Mentimeter and Wakelet) for digital storytelling, participatory mapping, quizzes, and creative co-production.
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