Actively involve residents from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in the planning process. Use surveys, public forums, and focus groups to gather input and understand their needs, preferences, and concerns. Ensure that engagement methods are accessible to all segments of the community.

Revitalizing a city is an opportunity to bridge socioeconomic divides through inclusive design and community-driven planning. Start by inviting residents to co-create solutions that reflect their needs and aspirations. Prioritize mixed-use developments that foster economic diversity and social connection. Accessible public spaces—parks, libraries, cultural hubs—become meeting points that unite people across differences. How do you ensure urban projects bring communities closer together?

Begin with stakeholder engagement sessions to understand diverse needs and foster collaboration. Prioritize mixed-use developments that blend housing, retail, and community spaces to promote interaction. Implement affordable housing policies to prevent displacement and ensure equitable access to resources. Invest in public spaces and amenities, such as parks, libraries, and transit, to create shared areas that benefit all groups. Leverage local workforce programs to involve marginalized groups in revitalization efforts, creating economic opportunities. Finally, ensure transparent communication throughout the process to build trust and maintain a sense of belonging for all residents.

We can adopt an inclusive planning approach by conducting community engagement sessions to understand diverse needs and aspirations. Using spatial equity analysis in GIS, we can identify disparities in resource allocation and ensure interventions prioritize underserved areas. I would implement mixed-use zoning to promote economic integration and design shared public spaces that encourage interaction between groups.

Perhaps a good way would be land regularization, building not only infrastructure – such as basic sanitation, public lighting and street paving – but also daycare centers, schools and health centers in historically neglected areas.