CITISENSE:

scaling participatory urban security through innovation and governance

Abstract

This research note outlines the objectives, structure, and methodological contributions of CITISENSE | urbact.eu, an URBACT Innovation Transfer Network built around the transfer and adaptation of the “Be Secure – Feel Secure” (BSFS) project developed in Piraeus, Greece. With a focus on multi-stakeholder governance, data-driven tools, and community-centred interventions, CITISENSE addresses the growing urban challenge of perceived insecurity across European cities. This paper summarises the network’s integrated model, its transferability strategy, and policy implications for inclusive urban security governance.