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SPICE · Project

Community-Driven Urban Design Model for Sustainable and Inclusive Neighborhoods

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Imagine planning a new park or street by letting the people who actually live there help draw the blueprints. Instead of experts deciding everything from an office, this uses digital tools and art to gather local ideas. It's like a crowdsourced renovation for a whole neighborhood to make sure the result is actually useful and loved by the residents.

By the numbers
15
partners
9
countries
27%
industry ratio
The business problem

What needed solving

Urban planners often ignore end-users, leading to public spaces that don't meet local needs and a lack of trust in local government. This results in inefficient land use and community resistance to regeneration projects.

The solution

What was built

A participatory co-creation model and a set of AI-driven digital tools for designing and maintaining public spaces.

Audience

Who needs this

Urban planning consultanciesMunicipal government digital transformation officesSustainable real estate developersCivic tech software companies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Urban Planning
mid-size
Target: City Planning Consultancy

If you are a consultancy dealing with public resistance to new developments — this project developed a participatory co-creation model that increases trust and community belonging. By using these digital tools, you can reduce project delays caused by local disputes.

PropTech
SME
Target: Digital Engagement Software Provider

If you are a software provider dealing with low user engagement in civic apps — this project developed AI and digital tools for inclusive co-design. This allows you to offer a proven method for residents to actively shape their physical surroundings.

Green Construction
any
Target: Sustainable Architecture Firm

If you are an architecture firm dealing with strict European Green Deal requirements — this project developed sustainable construction practices linked to community needs. This ensures your designs are both environmentally sound and socially accepted.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for implementing this model?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost structures are provided.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

The project tests methods across diverse European neighborhoods in 9 countries, suggesting the model is designed for broad geographic scalability.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there is no mention of specific IP or licensing agreements.

What is the timeline for the results?

The project runs from 2025-06-01 to 2028-05-31, meaning results will be finalized by May 2028.

How does this integrate with existing city management systems?

The project leverages digital tools and AI to facilitate co-creation, which can be integrated into digital urban planning workflows.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is diverse, featuring 15 partners across 9 countries. It has a strong practical lean with 4 industry partners (including 4 SMEs), representing a 27% industry ratio, balanced by 2 universities and 2 research organizations, alongside 7 other entities. This mix suggests a bridge between academic research and real-world commercial application.

How to reach the team

Contact ETHNIKO KENTRO EREVNAS KAI TECHNOLOGIKIS ANAPTYXIS in Greece

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to track the development of the SPICE co-creation tools.