Desiging safe spaces for civic participation | Elco van Der Wilt

In this episode, I sit down with Elco Van Der Wilt at his home in Ijburg, Amsterdam, for a powerful conversation about community building, civic participation, and the impact of storytelling. Elco shares how his experiences shaped his passion for helping communities create better societies. With insights from his global work, including with refugee communities, Elco explains how small actions can lead to big changes in our cities. What we talked about: How storytelling can bring communities together Why civic participation is essential for real change Creating safe, inclusive spaces for transformation Fresh Society Website Don’t miss future episodes—⁠subscribe to the newsletter⁠ for updates and practical summaries.  Reach out at ⁠[email protected]⁠ for discussions or collaborations on people-centric urban development. ⁠ To City Makers' website⁠  Design: ⁠Erezoo  Original music: ⁠Guy Salomon