Validating the HOUSEFUL-ideas – co-creatively

During the final co-creation workshop, our stakeholders put their heads together to validate the strategies for implementing the co-creation-ideas

In early November, the HOUSEFUL partners Neues Leben and WE&B, organized the third (and last!) co-creation workshop.

Its objective was to involve stakeholders in validating the co-creation-ideas of the HOUSEFUL project, to better understand the implications of applying circular solutions on a day-to-day basis, and to identify needs and barriers relating to their incorporation. During this workshop three co-creation ideas were discussed in the demo building at Donaufelder Straße 115:

· Communication—key messages for future communication on HOUSEFUL solutions
· Governance—Means to promote the participation of actors in the HOUSEFUL solutions
· Aesthetics—The principles of aesthetics for circular HOUSEFUL solutions

Participants of the workshop included a variety of representatives: from housing associations to technicians, designers, and consultants.

The discussion was very lively and full of great inputs on the strengths, opportunities and concerns about the co-creation-ideas and led to further results. For example, how to address stakeholders with results were discussed and there should be a focus on increasing know-how and functionality. In the end, the demo building was visited, and a very informative day finished.

The participants validated the current state of the implementation. However, most of the tasks to implement the co-creation ideas, like the elaboration of a policy brief with governance recommendations, will be carried out at the end of the project. The participants are looking forward to seeing the complete implementation of the valuable co-creation ideas so that they can assess the results.

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