What makes a spatial vision truly shared, and who should define it - planners, politicians, or the community? How can spatial planning connect across sectors - linking climate, mobility, biodiversity, economic development, and cultural heritage into a coherent and actionable framework? What role can informal planning tools - like spatial concepts, scenario-building, or collaborative design processes - play in strengthening formal planning systems? And how can all of this be embedded into Georgia’s planning framework, overcoming legal and institutional fragmentation?
These were just some of the key questions explored by Thomas and Alessandra together with SUDA during the first training module of our Capacity Development Program in Tbilisi - Methods and Tools for an Integrated Approach to Spatial Planning.
It was three days filled with discussions, hands-on workshops, and sketching sessions.
Thanks to SUDA’s team for your energy and engagement, and to our co-trainer Lado Vardosanidze for the in-depth perspective that grounded the discussion in the realities of the Georgian context.
Special thanks also to our guest speakers Christa Reicher and Jochen Rabe for bringing their expertise into the room.
Our team is now already preparing for the next module on Stakeholder Engagement, where Matthias Trénel will lead the discusson on the role of participation to foster awareness, ownership, and long-term impact. Stay tuned!
