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A participatory process is a sequence of participatory activities (for example, first filling out a survey, then making proposals, discussing them in person or online, and finally prioritizing them) with the goal of defining and making a decision on a specific topic.

Examples of participatory processes: a process for electing committee members (where candidates are first nominated, then debated, and finally one candidate is selected), participatory budgeting (where proposals are submitted, evaluated from a financial perspective, and voted on based on available funds), a strategic planning process, the collaborative drafting of a regulation or standard, the design of an urban space, or the development of a public policy plan.

Interviews are being conducted with stakeholders and the target users of the Riponne and Tunnel plazas to gain a detailed understanding of the context and challenges facing the site.

An exhibition of more than 500 plans, engravings, and drawings collected by architect, lecturer, and mediator Matthieu Jaccard to trace 200 years of history at the Place de la Riponne and the Place du Tunnel.

Nine walking tours are organized around the two squares, accompanied by open discussions with the public.

The results of the participatory assessment are presented through an on-site exhibition, accompanied by a guided tour.

Following the ideas competition, the Urban Planning Department developed a vision statement. This vision statement was presented to the public alongside the projects resulting from the ideas competition and was the subject of discussions and exchanges during workshops.

The final report on the participatory process has been published. The results have been incorporated into the terms of reference for the urban planning competition for the revitalization of Place de la Riponne and Place du Tunnel.

Riponne/Tunnel Participatory Assessment

#Jeune, Adulte, Senior, Urbanisme Let’s work together to identify the needs of the Riponne and Tunnel squares

Start date / End date

01 Sep 2018 / 31 Mar 2021

Current phase

About this participatory initiative

The first steps in a long-term participatory process.

Since 2018, the City of Lausanne’s Urban Planning Department has launched a participatory process to develop a vision to guide the redevelopment of two major public squares in Lausanne: La Riponne and Le Tunnel. This process has given many residents the opportunity to contribute to a flagship project in the city center.

The City of Lausanne has supported a user-centered approach by inviting users to participate and share their knowledge and aspirations through a variety of formats.

On this page, discover the different stages of this participatory process and the recommendations from various users that have been collected throughout the process.

For example, children and young people were included in the discussions during the various stages of the project. Students from the University of Lausanne were also involved for three consecutive years in conducting the assessment.

You can also view the final report on the participatory process, which provides a detailed summary of the various stages of the process.