Participatory session
30 August 2023
As part of the ongoing Creative Forward Fund, and together with UN-Habitat Jordan, takween organized a design participatory session which took place on 30 August 2023 at the Central Amman Library in Downtown Amman.
The participating designers and design collectives were introduced to members of the local community of Al Hashmei Al Janoubi neighborhood. At first, they presented their ideas to the community, and in the second part of the session, designers rotated between 5 facilitated focus-groups.
The result was an inspiring collaboration that bridged the gap between professionals and the local community. This inclusive initiative encouraged active engagement and input from residents, fostering a sense of ownership and pride in the project development process.
Through open dialogue, residents shared their perspectives, insights, and aspirations, enriching the design process with valuable contextual knowledge and based on their needs. The idea of the participatory session was to promote a more holistic and people-centric approach to design, ensuring that the projects meet the neighborhood's specific needs.
Thank you Greater Amman Municipality for supporting the validation process and providing the space of the library for this workshop.