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In specially designed Future Workshops, primary school children collaborate with school social workers to develop ideas and projects that express their vision of a child-friendly city.

Equipped with a backpack full of research tools – an instant camera and a workbook – children explore their neighborhoods, document places with potential for change, and develop new ideas for public spaces.

Across various locations, a wide range of actions and projects take shape, actively involving children in urban development. Participation is not only a right, but also a vital opportunity for living democracy. Taking children’s perspectives seriously helps build a fairer and more sustainable society.

The project aims to raise adult awareness of young people’s concerns and to develop long-term strategies for child-friendly urban planning.

Project Components

1. Children as Co-Speakers
   Establishment of the first Children’s Parliament in the Mainz-Kastel district
   (February 2026)
   
2. Children as Neighborhood Explorers
   Introduction of the KIEZi Backpack and KIEZi Workbook
   (April – August 2026)
   
3. Children as Co-Creators
   Collaboration with artist Jan Kamensky
   Workshops (Easter holidays, March 30 – April 10, 2026)
   Presentation of the animation film and project outcomes (April/May 2026)
   
4. Children as Designers
   Organization of three interactive Children’s Culture Events at Lehrplatz, Wiesbaden
   (May, June, August 2026)
   
5. Children as Urban Adventurers
   Playing on the street as part of the Superblocks initiative
   (Summer 2026)
   
6. Children as Artists
   Poster exhibition in public spaces featuring ideas and wishes for a child-friendly city
   Workshops (June – August 2026)
   Public exhibition (August 2026)
   
7. Children as Visionaries
   Workshops using the UrbanistAI tool
   Workshops (October 6 – 18, 2025)
   Presentation (October 2026, at the Future Lab)