Participation and Public Spaces: Approaches, Tools and Best Practices in Milan

The course Design for Placemaking Studio of the Master’s Degree in Interior and Spatial Design, taught by Davide Fassi and Emma Puerari, presents the open lecture Participation and Public Spaces: Approaches, Tools and Best Practices in Milan.

The session brings together experts and institutional representatives to explore the strategies and tools used in Milan to promote citizen participation in the design and management of public spaces. Vania Cuppari and AMAT representatives Chiara De Grandi and Carlotta Centimeri, will present innovative methods and successful case studies demonstrating how collaboration between institutions, citizens, and stakeholders can transform urban spaces into more inclusive, functional, and shared environments. The talk provides an overview of Milanese best practices, highlighting the importance of co-design and participatory governance in creating more livable and sustainable cities.