Abstract
The utilisation of participatory formats for citizens is becoming increasingly prevalent in the redesign of public spaces in Vienna. While these processes are intended to be open-ended and inclusive, the city is simultaneously under pressure to implement climate adaptation measures to ensure the continued usability of public spaces in the face of urban overheating. The latter is particularly relevant from the perspective of community work, as disadvantaged social groups rely heavily on public spaces. An interdisciplinary team from FH Campus Wien investigated the processes of inclusion and exclusion, as well as conflicts of interest among different stakeholders, in the redesign of public spaces in Vienna through three case studies. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study investigated the reach of these participation processes and the influence of various factors, such as the objectives of the processes, participation methods, the symbolism of the participation settings, time as a factor of exclusion, and political and administrative structures.