Objectives

Provide a new set of evidence and indicators regarding spatial and epistemic (in)justice by fill an existing gap which, in turn, is impeding European institutions to better understand how urban co-production processes dedicated to spatial and epistemic justice can mitigate inequalities and positively impact on political participation, democratic quality and stability in cities.

This objective concerns the possibility of scaling-up (and out) the citizen science research and co-production pilot studies developed through this project. It does so with a view to reaching and inspire a significant number of local authorities, activists, experts and key decision makers.

Enhance the inclusion of post-industrial working-class and migrant communities through citizen science collaborations and co-production initiatives. Based on mutual trust and enhanced inclusivity, community-led co-production can go further than consultative participation in meeting the needs and aspirations of local residents and users. As such, these initiatives should no longer be looked at as marginal endeavours but rather as durable alternatives, with the potential to counter inequalities and address democratic backsliding.

With cities and urban regions being the locus of global socio-environmental challenges as well as hubs of transformative innovations, it is crucial to understand how marginalised citizens, local communities, civil society organisations, academic researchers, and governmental agencies engage in collaborative experimentation to reshape the urban environment and address the issue of inequality and its links with democracy.