Seeds of Change – From Experimentation to Transformation

This interactive workshop explores how small-scale urban experiments, co-creation processes, and pilot projects can support long-term systemic change in cities and municipalities. While the first workshop introduced the Liveability Design Approach (LDA) and the Charter for Designing Liveable Cities as a strategic framework for transformation this second workshop focuses on the practical implementation of change through urban practices, experiments, and pilot projects, the “seeds” of transformation. 

At the centre of this work is the Liveability Design Approach (LDA), a capacity-building framework developed within the Liveability project that connects long-term visions with practical urban action. Rooted in Public Interest Design (PID), the project explores how municipalities can strengthen resilience and adaptability through strategic thinking, co-creation, experimentation, and continuous learning.

Building on the Liveability Practice Guide and the Liveability Training Programme, participants will engage in a collaborative design sprint exploring practical methods and approaches for testing, implementing, and scaling transformative urban practices.

Participation is free of charge, and we would be very happy to welcome you to this exchange and learning process. The workshop can also be attended without the participation in the former workshop.

With contributions from Jörn Frenzel, Professor of Service Design and SDSI Local Programme Director at EKA (Estonian Academy of Arts), together with partners from the Liveable Cities Network.