Sarah Wong

This orientation reinforces the idea that the city itself is something to be consumed, rather than co-created among its residents.

Third approach is citizens’ juries, which is defined by Gooberman‐Hill, Horwood and Calnan et al (2008) as a method that ‘sit at the upper end of the Arnstein’s ladder.’ However, critics like Qvortrup (2007) think citizens’ juries were criticized that they can be manipulated in some degree and fail to genuinely reflect freely considered opinions of... See more

What are some of the dominant narratives and frames that are connected to wicked problems in your country, region or city? In what ways are they contributing to/exacerbating the problem or keeping it entrenched?

Can you think of counternarratives and frames that might destabilize the problem and help to resolve it?

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When people ask you for decisions, use the opportunity to remind them that they are the expert and ask what context they need from you to make their recommendation.

investment in and conscious design of public and private spaces contributes to fostering connections and developing trust that are foundational to the health of our democracies.

our devices allow the illusion of connection without the demands of friendship and conversation

Integrate mutual aid into existing public service ecosystems.