ORIGINAL ARTICLE
The Significance of Public Consultation in the Design Process: The role of Public Participation in the Education of Architects - the Case Study of Development of Adam Mickiewicz Square in Opole.
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Opole University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Poland
Submission date: 2024-12-18
Final revision date: 2025-06-13
Acceptance date: 2025-07-06
Online publication date: 2025-07-22
Publication date: 2025-07-22
Corresponding author
Justyna Kleszcz
Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Opole University of Technology Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Katowicka 48, 45-061, Opole, Poland
Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Opole University of Technology Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Katowicka 48, 45-061, Opole, Poland
Civil and Environmental Engineering Reports 2025;35(3):271-294
KEYWORDS
participatory designarchitectural educationurban planning educationpublic consultations in public space designpublic participation in architectural educationlive projecturban squareOpole
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
This article explores the significance of public consultation in the design process and its impact on architectural education, using the conceptual redevelopment of Mickiewicz Square in Opole as a case study. Public participation plays a crucial role in contemporary public space design, enabling the inclusion of residents' voices in decision-making processes. The first part of the article establishes the theoretical foundation of public participation, highlighting its influence on the quality and efficiency of design outcomes. This is followed by an in-depth analysis of the case study, focusing on the methods of public consultation employed in the square’s development project and evaluating their effectiveness in integrating the local community's needs. The findings demonstrate the substantial impact of residents' input on the final design, offering valuable insights into incorporating participatory practices into architectural education. The article concludes with recommendations for practitioners and educators, emphasising the importance of fostering community dialogue in design processes to address contemporary communities' diverse needs better.
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