Engaging the Community: Preparing Eco-Placemaking in Dorog
On Sunday, 8 March 2026, the RurALL project team welcomed local residents to the József Attila Cultural House in Dorog to help plan the upcoming eco-placemaking project at the Schmidt Sándor housing estate.
The workshop introduced the project to local residents and invited them to help shape what will happen on the site. By supporting open discussion and participation, the event made sure the future eco-placemaking area will reflect the community’s needs and ideas. This also helped residents feel more connected to the project.
The event was organized with the KÖR-TE civil initiative and coordinated by the Benedek Endre Caving and Nature Protection Association (BEBTE), which helped bring local people together. Even though it was held on a Sunday and on International Women’s Day, many interested residents attended. Some even came from other parts of Dorog, showing strong support for the project.
At the workshop, the project team first explained the eco-placemaking idea and shared the site plans. After that, participants visited the future project area at the Schmidt Sándor housing estate to get a better sense of its possibilities.
The session ended with a World Café discussion, during which participants shared additional ideas for developing the area and suggested possible community activities.
The group came up with many ideas for using the space. Suggestions included educational programs with local schools and kindergartens, watching local wildlife, outdoor craft workshops, and small community events. People also saw opportunities to celebrate days like Earth Day or the Day of Birds and Trees, and suggested activities such as outdoor learning, group conversations, and nature observation.
One of the best results of the workshop was that everyone agreed on the project’s value. Residents welcomed the initiative and said they would like to see similar eco-placemaking projects in other parts of the city. The intervention will take place later this month through several community action days, during which the planned elements will be implemented on-site with volunteers plus local partners.
Events like this show how the RurALL project uses local knowledge, community involvement, and teamwork to help create greener and stronger community spaces.
