Urban Planning for Social Resilience –
Learn to Build Impact from the Ground Up

Urban Planning for Social Resilience – Learn to Build Impact from the Ground Up

Zbraslav

This case study examines resident participation in public space planning in Prague’s Zbraslav district—valued for its short commute to the center and proximity to nature—highlighting both successes and challenges. It offers insight into communication between actors, knowledge of planning processes, and the competing interests that shape the social complexity of public space planning.

About The Case Study

This case study shows the development, successes, and problems in the participation of residents in the discussion of changes in public areas. For the study, we selected the Prague-Zbraslav district. Thus, it is attractive for residents because of its relatively short commuting distance to the center of Prague and, on the other hand, its relatively close nature.

The study shows the communication aspects between the actors, the knowledge of the planning processes, but also the partial interests of the actors involved. The study thus brings insight into the complex and complicated aspects of public space planning and the social aspects involved.

Topics:

Community Gardening & Urban Agriculture
Public Space Development & Management
Urban Design & Planning Processes
Urban Regeneration & Rehabilitation

Resilience Challenges:

Environmental and ecological issues
Infrastructure and technological issues

Type of Civic Engagement Supporting Neighborhood Resilience:

Advocacy and capacity building
Collaborative planning projects or processes
Protest and resistance mobilization
Resident-led and grassroots initiatives
Short-term, more flexible project-based engagement

Level of Civic Participation:

Collaboration or co-operation
Information
Involvement or participation

Stakeholders Involved:

Community members
Local Government
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Private Sector