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Participatory Process within the Metropolitan Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PMMUS-amL)

The PMMUS-amL was a metropolitan mobility planning exercise with a strong participatory component. It promoted the active participation of stakeholders and the general public throughout three planning phases, with direct impact on the future of sustainable mobility in the region.

Updated March 22, 2026

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Programa BIP/ZIP Lisboa- Parcerias Locais

The BIP/ZIP Programme is a participatory public policy instrument run by Lisbon City Council that supports local projects in priority areas, fostering partnerships and initiatives aimed at improving living conditions and strengthening the city’s socio-territorial cohesion.

Updated March 22, 2026

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Moledo ComVida

The Moledo ComVida project was initiated by local residents seeking to revitalise the village through collaborative public governance, based on trust between local authorities and the community. It promotes the regeneration of public spaces and the collective identity.

Updated March 22, 2026

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1.º Direito Project – Participatory Project in Disadvantaged Communities in Maia

The 1.º Direito Participatory Project in Maia involves residents in the design of new housing developments, adopting a methodology that combines participatory, technical, and capacity-building elements, thereby promoting processes of co-creation and inclusion.

Updated March 22, 2026

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Oliveira do Hospital, a Friendly Municipality

The Oliveira do Hospital, a Friendly Municipality project aims to actively integrate foreign residents into the local community. It encourages their participation in the design, planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities.

Updated March 22, 2026

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Participatory Budgeting in Palmela/Eu Participo Munícipes

Palmela's Participatory Budgeting, the first of its kind in Portugal, aims to involve the population in public management, allowing citizens to identify priorities and participate in municipal decisions.

Updated March 22, 2026

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+Voz – Envelhecer com Dignidade

The +Voz – Envelhecer com Dignidade project aimed to give a voice to the elderly population of the municipality of Ribeira Grande in diagnosing and responding to their challenges, encouraging public debate about their needs, and promoting measures.

Updated March 22, 2026

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Community Project - Paredes que nos Unem

The community project "Paredes que nos Unem" aims to strengthen the emotional connections of residents with the neighborhood through co-created art, community gardens, and social and professional training, reinforcing inclusion, belonging, and reducing inequalities.

Updated March 22, 2026

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Serviço de Apoio Ambulatório Local (SAAL)

SAAL was a state housing program created in Portugal after the 1974 Revolution, with the aim of addressing the country's housing shortage. It promoted self-management and popular participation in the construction and improvement of housing.

Updated March 22, 2026

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Participatory Process within the 4th Revision of the Évora Urbanisation Plan

The 4th Revision of the Évora Urban Urbanisation Plan involved a broad participatory process, involving citizens in the various stages of the revision. It was organised into four phases: gathering of expectations, assessment, formulation of proposals, and pilot experiences.

Updated March 22, 2026