Guidebook for Citizen Science in the REGENeration of neighbourhoods towards a low-carbon, inclusive and affordable built environment

The Citizen Science Guidebook serves as a comprehensive resource to empower communities to actively contribute to scientific research, particularly in urban regeneration efforts within the REGEN project. Citizen Science bridges the gap between professional scientists and the public, fostering inclusive participation in data collection, analysis, and decision-making processes This guidebook provides actionable steps for engaging communities, designing participatory activities, and ensuring the sustainability of Citizen Science initiatives.

By aligning Citizen Science with urban regeneration, this guidebook highlights
how community involvement can address pressing challenges like biodiversity
conservation, air quality improvement, sustainable urban mobility, energy efficiency of buildings. Through detailed chapters, the guidebook explains how
to initiate Citizen Science projects, engage community members relevant to
the project, collect reliable data, and analyze findings to drive evidence-based
policy and community actions.

The guide also emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and scientific rigor,
offering tools such as the Stakeholder Analysis Tool and the REGEN Evaluation
Framework to support project facilitators. These resources ensure that Citizen
Science initiatives are impactful, transparent, and adaptable to local contexts.
By incorporating Citizen Science, communities are not just participants but co-creators in shaping sustainable, livable urban environments.