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The aim is to outline best practices for designing and implementing inclusive community labs in urban settings.

January 14, 2026Open Access

Best practices, methods and guidelines for inclusive community labs

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The aim is to outline best practices for designing and implementing inclusive community labs in urban settings.
Documented design and implementation processes of Community and Culture Pop-Up Labs.
Adapted creative commissioning framework for cities.
Early implementation assessment across 6 cities.
Initial insights on community engagement and cultural integration.
Enhanced understanding of participatory urban governance applications.
Recommendations for translating environmental data into community experiences.

Abstract

This deliverable documents the design, implementation and interim application of Community and Culture Pop-Up Labs developed under Task 2.3 of the Urban ReLeaf project. It presents a structured yet adaptable creative commissioning framework that supports cities in translating environmental data into accessible cultural and community-based experiences. Drawing on early implementation across 6 cities, the report provides initial insights for integration into participatory urban governance.

Best practices, methods and guidelines for inclusive community labs

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