Digital twins (ENG/NL/FR)

A new way of reinventing urban democracy and citizen participation?

Digital twins, virtual replicas of our cities, are transforming urban management by enabling advanced simulation and analysis. Increasingly used, these powerful tools could redefine the way decisions are made about the future of our cities. But under what conditions? This session invites you to explore the challenges posed by these technologies: can they reinforce technocratic governance and distance citizens from decision-making processes, or on the contrary offer an opportunity to create more inclusive and participatory urban planning? Together, we will discuss the implications of this digital revolution for urban democracy and imagine how we can reinvent our relationship with the cities of tomorrow.

The workshop will be structured around case studies and interactive discussions with civil society and citizens. Together, we will explore the potential and limits of these tools in shaping our urban democracies.

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In collaboration with FARI

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