‘Science & City’ let’s go!

As part of the second edition of the Participatory Budget of the city of Colombes, the Science & City project began this summer!

Led by the French organisations TRACES and Les Petits Débrouillards, the project aims to engage teachers, students, and residents of the Grèves Petit-Colombes neighborhood in a collective exploration of their urban environment through the lens of science.

The goal: to strengthen the connection between local communities and their surroundings by promoting participatory scientific practices rooted in everyday life.

Key activities of the project include:

• –Free workshops for residents of the neighborhood, taking place on August 23 and 30, 2025,
  
• -Scientific storytelling workshops with two classes from Simone Veil Elementary School, combining personal narratives and academic knowledge,
  
• -Audio capsules produced from stories collected from students and local residents,
  
• -Creation of science mediation tools, including an audio-guided tour and a neighborhood map, integrating these stories,
  
• -A public event in February 2026 to unveil the tour and map, and celebrate the community’s involvement.
  

By bridging science, urban space, and citizen engagement, Science & City aims to foster a sense of belonging and empower residents as co-creators of knowledge about their own neighborhood.

More info: https://www.groupe-traces.fr/post/projet-science-et-ville-c-est-parti