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Creative Participation

From Checking a Box to Intrinsic Motivation and Shared Ownership

Are you looking for ways to increase the impact of participation processes? Do you want to create stronger support for change?

Our creative participation goes beyond just "having a say"—we actively engage people in co-creating better solutions for their environment.
Creatieve participatie

What is Creative Participation?

Creative participation is a fundamentally different approach to engagement. It’s a process where people actively contribute to building solutions. By mobilizing the collective intelligence and creativity of all stakeholders, it generates better ideas while fostering immediate ownership and support.

How do we apply creative participation for you?

What you can expect:

We work as a duo with complementary perspectives, creating a 'stereo' view of group dynamics.

We recognize the value in diverse perspectives and bring them together.

We foster engagement from the very start, even before the launch.

We ensure that solutions are effectively implemented.

Weimarstraat & Beeklaan

Creative Participation in Practice: Weimarstraat & Beeklaan

Through our creative participation approach:

  • We brought residents and professionals together in inspiring sessions.
  • We actively listened to all perspectives.
  • We visualized ideas to make them tangible.
  • We translated shared values into concrete actions.

The result? Innovative solutions for the neighborhood, increased mutual understanding, trust, and a shared enthusiasm to improve the area—without costly campaigns or external persuasion.

Shift from ‘Having to Participate’ to ‘Wanting to Participate’

In a time where support is crucial for the success of projects, participation can be used as a strategic tool. Our approach ensures that people are genuinely motivated to contribute.

Ready to transform participation into a powerful driver of innovation?

Get in touch for a free strategy session and discover how creative participation can strengthen your projects.
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