Ostrava Takes the Innovation Journey Outdoors
Citizens Explore Public Innovation Through the Innovation Journey.
On 29 June, the INNlocal project brought the Innovation Journey to Ostrava, where a small group of four citizens took part in a session organised by the Silesian University in Opava. This time, the activity was held outdoors in an informal restaurant setting, demonstrating that the Innovation Journey can be played almost anywhere and does not require a traditional classroom or workshop environment.
The Innovation Journey, developed within the INNlocal project, invites participants to explore challenges related to public administration, citizen participation and local communities through collaborative problem-solving. The small-group format provided space for discussion, creativity and the exchange of different perspectives.
Participants particularly appreciated the opportunity to develop creative responses, hear the ideas of others and think about issues affecting the world around them. Their feedback also highlighted the importance of citizen participation and encouraging ordinary citizens to become more actively involved in public life. At the same time, the session provided useful suggestions for the further development of the game.
The Ostrava session showed that the Innovation Journey is a flexible tool that can stimulate discussion about public innovation even in a small and informal setting.
