This paper explores the integration of Extended Reality (XR) technologies, including Virtual
Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), into citizen participation processes, a crucial yet …

Urban residents are often unevenly vulnerable to extreme weather and climate events due
to socio-economic factors and insufficient greenspace. This can be amplified if citizens are …

An engaged community that reflects a diverse set of experiences is key to an equitable and
livable city. However, maximizing engagement activities is often difficult when competing …

The implementation of participatory planning has encountered numerous challenges,
including the exclusion of certain groups such as children, whose aspirations and …

Growing urban population and contemporary urban systems lock-in unsustainable urban
development pathways, deteriorating the living quality of urban dwellers. The systemic …

Background City simulation games provide players a gaming experience by simulating
different aspects of the real city. While there is an increasing scholarly interest in games for …

Researchers can harness feedback on video games in the form of online reviews and apply
these datasets to investigate a wide range of disciplines including urban and landscape …

The time has come: after intense work, extensive research and lots of new insights, the
results of my dissertation have been bundled into a single book. And it almost seems like a …

In this article, we delve into the literature surrounding participatory planning, participatory
design, and urban co-design, highlighting their primary focus on developing civic tools that …