Citizen Participation in Public Spaces
The spatial dimension of democratic resilience
Public spaces are fundamental to democracy, societal resilience and public life, yet their importance is under-appreciated in relevant policies.
‣ Public spaces enable freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and support social connection, facilitating citizen participation in democracy, but they are facing important challenges.
‣ Making democracies more resilient requires institutions to listen to citizens, including those who are formally invited to participate and those who are not invited, yet continue to shape public
spaces through their everyday activities, activism, and community organising.
‣ While public spaces are not a magic bullet, they are an important piece of the puzzle to strengthen democratic and societal resilience from the ground up, by empowering citizens to
participate in public life on their own terms.
QUAGLIA Anna;
GUIMARAES PEREIRA Ângela;
2026-01-22
European Commission
JRC144847
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC144847,
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