Cities are dynamic networks brimming with social, economic and political life. Yet, how inclusive and reflective are these spaces of everyday people’s interests and needs? This session will look at how several core aspects of modern urban life, specifically personal data, housing, and the effects of climate change can be improved by democratising decision-making at the local and city level. The four speakers will give concrete examples of how some of the most significant challenges to our societies can be met by cities – and the communities that reside in them.