Finnish cities are undergoing rapid transformations due to technological advancements and
shifts in demographic structures. The increasing diversity necessitates a more inclusive …

This chapter discussed the responsible use of spatial data in decision-making and the need
to balance ethics with decision-making. The role of spatial data in decision-making and …

Although design is a core activity of public organizations, the dominant perspective to this
day is that public organizations are void of design. Existing design maturity models based on …

Citizen participation in designing futures of cities is critical for being able to better answer the
wicked problems cities currently face. Existing literature highlights the importance of …

In complex contexts involving stakeholders including public sector actors and vulnerable
groups, design can help in untangling disciplinary perspectives and translating research to …

Today, governments face increasingly complex challenges and growing demands from
citizens for meaningful involvement in policy and public service development. However, due …

Design has become an increasingly important asset for cities, as a crucial practice and
problem-solving tool from usability of services to strategy and branding. This has spurred the …

Public libraries in the Nordics have pushed the boundaries of the meaning of library services
by becoming centres for public engagement. Amid rapid digitalization, libraries are pillars of …

As experimental spaces, design-led Policy and Public Sector Innovation labs employ design
and participatory practices to help governments innovate. However, their short-lived nature …

Ympäristöllä on ihmisen hyvinvoinnille suuri merkitys ja elinympäristö luo puitteet fyysiselle,
psyykkiselle sekä sosiaaliselle terveydelle. Kaavoittaminen on maankäytön suunnittelua …