Through this paper, I wish to contribute to discussion by exploring
how a design-anthropological and co-design approach not only
collects material from the field and for later ideation when designing
urban spaces, but also engages citizens involved in urban-design
processes. I will argue that bridging the gap is the translation of
the fieldwork, and of the local invisible connotations of urban
spaces, into a powerful tool when involving citizens in urban design
– simultaneously consolidating the mobilization and empowerment of
citizens (in this case, young people) – in the design process.