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Participation Policy in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam we make new plans every day. How do we ensure that we devise and do this together with the city?


In Amsterdam we make new plans every day. From the design of a playground in the street to…

Research on participation

What is the purpose of participation? To support democratic values, or to create 'support' for a decision?


This collection contains various studies on participation. What do you learn from…

Handbooks for participation

Designing a participation process can be complicated. These manuals help you choose the right form.


How do you (as a participation professional) choose the right one from the wide range of online and…

Kennis op de kaart

These parties are part of the City Deal Kennis Maken

  • Gemeente Amsterdam
  • Universiteit van Amsterdam
  • Vrije universiteit van Amsterdam
  • inholland
  • Hogeschool van Amsterdam
  • Gerrit Rietveld Academie
  • Amsterdamse hogeschool voor de kunsten
Other participating parties