burgerspeelt
Burgerspeelt is a term used in Dutch-language discourse to describe a method of civic engagement that uses playful, participatory techniques to involve residents in urban decision-making and community projects. The word combines burger (citizen) and speelt (plays). The concept is informal and lacks a single formal definition, varying by project and organization.
Origins and usage: The term appears in local government pilots, NGO programs, and design consultancy materials
Approach and methods: Common activities include design games, co-creation workshops, cardboard prototyping, pop-up installations, temporary street
Impact and outcomes: Burgerspeelt aims to increase resident ownership of urban projects, broaden participation beyond traditional
Criticism and challenges: Not all projects scale, there is a risk of tokenism or exclusion of marginalized
See also: Participatory planning, co-creation, urban play, design thinking, citizen science.