Spoke 1 Urban Technologies for Inclusive Engagement: a meeting of innovation and participation
On February 15, 2025, the event Urban Technologies for Inclusive Engagement was held at Villaggio del Ragazzo in San Salvatore, Cogorno (GE). Organized by the Department of Architecture and Design at the University of Genoa for Spoke 1 of the RAISE project, the meeting served as a significant opportunity for dialogue between citizens and Public Administration.
The event aimed to present the activities of Spoke 1 of RAISE and Work Package 5 (WP5), with a particular focus on the participatory processes carried out by Task 5.3 and Task 5.4.
Moderated by Silvia Pericu, Chiara Centanaro and Claudia Porfirione, the event gathered experts and researchers engaged in the development of inclusive urban technologies.
One of the central moments of the meeting was the presentation of the results of the critical cartography project, which analyzed spatial perception and the well-being of the citizens of San Salvatore. Additionally, the co-design activities conducted using generative artificial intelligence tools were illustrated, with the aim of promoting innovative solutions for urban planning.
Another significant contribution was offered by the team composed of Renata Paola Dameri, Monica Bruzzone, Claudio Mancinelli, Dario Olianas and Enrico Puppo, who presented the prototype of the Urban Dashboard for Socio-economic Inclusion. This innovative geodashboard aims to support urban governance through the use of data, artificial intelligence, and advanced digital tools, fostering a more inclusive and data-driven approach to city management.
The activities of WP5 are structured around different areas of intervention, including:
– Task 5.3 – Interaction between Public Administration and citizens: this task develops strategies to improve dialogue between institutions and the population, encouraging active citizen participation in urban decision-making processes through innovative methodologies and digital tools.
– Task 5.4 – Design solutions for urban regeneration: this task focuses on identifying and testing innovative design approaches aimed at promoting the redevelopment and improvement of urban spaces through design.
The event featured a series of key presentations:
– Introduction to Villaggio del Ragazzo by Nicola Visconti (Director of Education, Training, and Employment Area) and Sara Capitta (Coordinator of Education and Vocational Training).
– Presentation of Spoke 1 activities with contributions from Michela Spagnuolo (Director of IMATI-CNR), Renata Paola Dameri, Monica Bruzzone (DIEC UniGe), and Claudio Mancinelli (DIBRIS UniGe).
– WP5.3 and WP5.4 activities at Villaggio del Ragazzo, presented by Niccolò Casiddu, Manuel Gausa, Silvia Pericu, Nicola V. Canessa, Claudia Porfirione, Francesco Burlando, Chiara Centanaro (DAD UniGe), and Stefano Poli (DISFOR UniGe).
Through this meeting, the RAISE project reaffirms its commitment to promoting technological innovation and social inclusion in cities, placing active community participation at the core of urban research and design.
The event Urban Technologies for Inclusive Engagement represented a significant step toward the development of smart and inclusive cities, capable of addressing citizens’ needs through the adoption of innovative and sustainable solutions.
