Tool Box - Co-design exercises | Participatory Planning

Explore our toolbox below, and get inspired to initiate a participatory planning project in your neighbourhood! We’re working on further developing the content and resources of our toolbox.

Location Observation

Observe and record how people use public space

Neighbourhood History Timeline

Construct a timeline of significant events and history in the neighbourhood

Photo Portraits

Photograph community members telling you what they love about their neighbourhood!

Policy Scan

Understand the policy context in your community and tie project goals to policy opportunities

Pop-up Infrastructure

Pilot infrastructure solutions, like traffic calming or bike lanes

Pop-up kiosk

Bring planning to the street! Set up a consultation kiosk on a busy street corner or community event

Professional Development Sessions

Introduce professionals to the participatory planning approach and tools

Road Safety Mapping

Visually map people's level of comfort travelling on local streets

Données du recencement | Census Research

Socio-demographic profile

Gather and analyze secondary data about the neighbourhood

Stakeholder Mapping

Map out stakeholders who will be engaged in the project

Street and Travel Survey

Understand travel patterns in neighbourhoods

Vision exercise

Develop a neighborhood vision statement specific to the community