This event aims to highlight the role of participatory democracy in the development and implementation of urban policies. Over two days, this event will be structured around plenary meetings in the hemicycle, and in-person and remote workshops. The objective of this gathering is threefold.

• To share and exchange on the role of the participation of the inhabitants in the elaboration and the conduct of urban policies aiming at a reinforced and fairer social cohesion.
• To put participatory democracy and citizen participation initiatives into perspective by highlighting the work and actions of European citizens committed to improving their daily lives and anchoring their participation in sharing and exchange.
• To give recognition to the commitment of inhabitants via the citizens' councils.

It will be based on the URBACT programme, which makes citizen participation an important part of the co-construction of projects, and the European programme "Fostering social justice". These two days are also intended to produce a contribution from the priority neighbourhoods of the city policy to the Conference for the Future of Europe, in particular their experience on urban issues, participatory democracy and social justice.