PARTICIPATORY APPROACH TO PUBLIC SPACES DESIGN IN THE CITY OF PERM
In the article the results of applying participatory approach to designing public spaces in the city of Perm on the example of the “City University” design workshop and the “Reloading” of the city center” architectural workshop are presented. These events were organized in order to test various mechanisms for involving youth, authorities and young professionals in the design of socially significant spaces, such as recreational facilities, small river valleys, university campus and so on, within the city limits. Methodological recommendations for organizing the participation of various groups of citizens in the design of urban environment are developed: approaches to the organization of the process and the preparation of the event program are proposed. The special role of youth as future users of public spaces is emphasized. Positive aspects of the participatory approach are identified in comparison with the legislatively fixed forms of participation, such as public hearings and public discussions. The practical results of the participatory approach are presented in the form of requirements specification for the design of public spaces.