Norm critical visualisation in urban development

Purpose and goal

The aim was to contribute to more inclusive urban development. The goal of the pre-study was to identify where and how norms act in visualization work in urban development processes, identify needs for norm-critical methods, and establish a for implementation. The pre-study has identified two needs that are the basis for a possible implementation project; firstly, the integration of support tools for norm-aware visualization, and secondly, integration of visually based methods and roles for norm critical analysis in dialogue processes.

Expected results and effects

The project resulted in a deeper understanding of how norms play a role in visualization in urban development, and the role visualization can play in contributing to a greater awareness of norms in urban development. Thus the results matched what was expected of the pre-study. One effect is that a group of different actors have developed a common understanding of the problem. Ultimately, we hope that an implementation project will contribute to effects in the form of a more inclusive urban development process in Gothenburg, and also spread to other cities.

Planned approach and implementation

Based on a review of typical visualizations in urban development, literature searches, and interviews with key persons, the reasearchers created a background material. Two workshops with the involved actors were conducted. The first workshop focused on formulating a common description of the problem and formulate possible ways forward, the second workshop focused on identifying a potential implementation project. The material from workshops and interviews are the basis for applying for implementation projects.