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'Urban Game' - About

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An urban game combines serious elements of a simulation with simplified engagement mechanics of a game.

Urban game is aimed to make planning and urban design process accessible for both urban professionals and other stakeholders (e.g. citizens, decision makers, other disciplines)

It can be digital (modest tech requirements) or analogue (even more modest tech).

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