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Citizen Engagement & Public Spaces Prototyping

Urban Culture

Spaces Designed.. With People, For People

The Citizen Engagement and Public Spaces Prototyping initiative focuses on empowering residents and visitors to actively participate in the design and development of urban spaces in Madinah, and to enhance quality of life.

The initiative relies on real-world experimentation and prototyping to test new urban ideas, enhancing the quality of public spaces while respecting the city's identity and users' needs.

Launching:
Hand in Hand for Madinah

First Round

June 4 – 18, 2026

Shawran Promenade & Park

This activation marks the first applied experience within the Citizen Engagement and Public Spaces Prototyping initiative.A pilot urban prototype for skating and cycling ramps is being implemented within Shawran Promenade and Park.

The event aims to engage the community in experiencing and interacting with the space, then collecting their feedback through surveys — contributing to public space development based on user needs.

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Target Beneficiaries

Target Audience

One Initiative, Multiple Beneficiaries

Prizes

For Professionals

Safe Space

For Hobbyists

Community Partnership

For Sponsors

Development

For Researchers

Beneficiaries from the Initiative

Madinah residents

City visitors

Municipal and urban authorities

Urban designers and planners

Stakeholders involved in public space development

Objectives

Empowering communities to participate in the development of public spaces

Testing urban ideas and solutions in real-world environments

Improving the quality and inclusivity of public spaces

Supporting urban decision-making based on user experience

Expected Impact

More interactive and vibrant public spaces

Urban solutions that better reflect community needs

Enhanced quality of life across the city

Strengthened sense of belonging and community responsibility toward place