methods for change

After years of experience with citizen involvement, we have developed a set of flexible user-involvement strategies called “arki_tools.” We use these tools to design cities with people, facilitate our design process, and extract valuable data from citizens. Our toolbox is a universal one, where the tools can be adapted and adjusted to be used in different contexts. The opinions collected by these tools are valuable data that can help bridge the gap between the citizens and the macro level of urban design strategies.

arki_nopoly engagement tool

arki_nopoly is our main engagement tool. It is an interactive board game designed to help people analyze, understand and discuss urban spaces together. The four different versions ensure that arki_nopoly fits into any workshop format.

The classic board game version.
Duration approx. 2 h

The drop-in version for pop-up events.
Duration 15 min +

The flexible board game version.
Duration 30 min - 2 h

The digital board game version.
Duration approx. 45 min

ArkiCity co-creation tool

A digital app for citizen involvement

arki_map

Looking at the data together

An interactive tool for engaging with and communicating site-specific data

Supporting tools

Supporting engagement tools

Collages, Model-making, Prototyping, arki_probes and many more engagement tools

Supporting engagement tool

A set of method cards for spatial and movement improvements

Public tool

Basic elements for outdoor learning practices

Public tool

A guide for designing outdoor learning spaces 

Public tool

Criteria for liveable, healthy cities