Participatory platforms with a public intent: workshop report

A synthesis of discussions on the future, opportunities, and challenges of participatory platforms with a public intent.

The daylong exploratory workshop was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and hosted by the Arizona State University, School of Public Affairs and Center for Policy Informatics on May 22, 2012 at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. The workshop brought together a diverse multidisciplinary and multisector group of about 65 people to engage in dynamic discussions.

This report provides a synthesis of the discussions on the future of participatory platforms research and practical applications during the "Participatory Platforms with a Public Intent" workshop. The discussions concerned the precipitating trends, potential opportunities, existing obstacles, and general lifecycle and design considerations of participatory platforms with a public intent.

Source: Arizona State University
Authors: Chase Treisman, Dr Erik W. Johnston, Tanya M. Kelley, Rashmi Krishnamurthy
Language: English