Walkthrough is a method of analysis that combines observation in situ with an interview simultaneously. It creates an accepting environment that puts a small number of participants at ease allowing then to thoughtfully answer questions in their own words and add meaning to their answers. It also identifies the negative and positive aspects of the analyzed environments.

It allows identifying the perception of the residents in the place where they live. In this technique, they are invited to appropriate the neighbourhood and evaluate the territory, its inadequacies, surplus or missing furniture, barriers and potentialities, among other important elements.

Walkthrough is a participatory method and solution (NBS) that creates awareness while participants walk and discuss what they feel, see and know.

It’s a participatory nature-based solution, with a human-centered approach, to engage citizens in environmental and social challenges of their territory. It can virtual or physical. It puts the focus on the community collective vision that offers a positive and useful view for the future, at the same time motivate people to go on together.

Walkthrough can be organized with up to 15 participants per facilitator.

As part of URBiNAT walkthroughs have been organised with young people, families, citizens and stakeholders, and professionals.

Other walkthroughs were organised in several cities with very different contexts, demonstrating its replicability and scability.

With the COVID-19 restrictions, Nantes organized a virtual walkthrough – VIDEO.