This project has run its course. A small experiment in imagining cities that listen. Say hello at
hey@iljapanic.com if it sparks something.
Urbanero
Urbanero is a platform for participatory urban development and collective decision-making.
The project has come about as part of the research for master thesis looking at design best practices for citizen participation smartphone apps. Compared to commercial platforms, existing participatory governance solutions lack in regards to ease-of-use, adoption and overall user experience. More often than not, they are just glorified contact forms which citizens can use to send one-directional messages into a void of their local bureaucracy.
Urbanero is built on principles that aim to provide a citizen-centric platform where local governments can have genuine dialogue with their constituents leveraging increasingly ubiquitous access to smartphones.
Transparent
clear who is responsible for taking action
Democratic
both supporters and opponents are heard
Bidirectional
direct dialogue between government and citizens
Give voice to citizens
- create geolocated ideas, suggestions and initiatives
- browse and follow nearby activity
- vote and discuss
- see who is responsible for taking action
- track progress
Localized insight for authorities
- a bird's eye view of local activity
- talk directly with citizens
- respond and take action
- provide cost and time frame estimates
Urbanero is currently in a research phase with plans to develop the idea into a functioning platform based on the initial feedback.
