A simple and effective design research tool for facilitators and habitants in participated urban processes.P-KIT is designed to support mostly the phase of ‘listening’ using the language of photography.
It is a low-tech tool, that is used with the inhabitants in six different phases ranging from expressing problems to creating future scenarios.With this kit, problems are discussed using photos and images made by the inhabitants themselves in the beginning of the process. P-KIT has been tested and modified during a community participation workshops that took place in the “Satellite” neighborhood in Pioltello (Provincia di Milano). It was clear how well the kit helped “break the ice” between inhabitants and facilitators, enabling the inhabitants to better express their problems and develop a positive attitude towards future solutions.
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