Stories have long been used by cultures around the world to communicate values, teach life lessons, preserve histories and rituals, and entertain. They are a form of local knowledge of lived experiences and emotions, that told in the right way can influence change and encourage public participation. Among architects and planners, storytelling can support a more democratic and inclusive design process, identifying local history and culture to create landscapes where humans live with nature, as well as adapting to climate change.

Introducing digital media, new possibilities of working with storytelling is enabled. We can share stories in new ways, make voices heard and work cross-borders. Guided by experts from the Storytelling Academy at Loughborough University, the participants will acquire skills in Digital Storytelling and will co-create short videos about the urban landscape of Nairobi and Stockholm, while celebrating the landscape architecture and public spaces.

The Charrette will take place physically in Nairobi and Stockholm simultaneously with close interaction between the two locations virtually. The result of the Charrette will be showcased during the IFLA World Congress with the aim to inspire cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange. As a participant you will be part of a unique initiative and write landscape architecture history under the theme Emergent Interaction!

We hope You are interested to join this journey!