Trusted environment creation in the public spaces design and development

The paper is devoted to the study of the participatory design approach features in Russian practices for the development of public space in small towns. The research is based on the analysis and generalization of the world and Russian experience. ecommendations are developed for choosing tools for creating a trusting environment in the design of public spaces based on an analysis of the preferences and opinions of residents of small towns. In modern realities, the largest audience coverage involving residents of different age groups and interests in the implementation of urban development projects can only be achieved by combining online and offline methods of information and involvement.