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Participation is a top priority in Linz: Linz thrives on the people who work, live, and shape the city here. Participation means more than just having a say—it is the driving force behind innovation and vibrant urban development.

Whether you have ideas for your neighborhood, want to develop new solutions to urban challenges, or simply want to join the conversation: In Linz, there is room for dialogue, networking, and collaborative shaping.

Active participation gives rise to projects that enrich community life and leave a lasting mark on the city. Digital platforms, open formats, and direct exchange formats make it possible for individual ideas to become shared visions. This way, Linz is not just made for you—but with you.

Digital participation in the City of Linz

Since 2019, the City of Linz’s participation platform has been known as “Innovationshauptplatz” and has already been awarded the 2021 Austrian Public Administration Award in the “Participation and Co-Creation” category.

Citizens can use the platform to submit suggestions and ideas for the future of Linz in an unbureaucratic manner. If a suggestion reaches the required threshold, the team from the Department of Economy & Innovation facilitates a discussion with the relevant experts.

There are also frequent opportunities to participate in City of Linz projects through the platform on a topic-specific basis.

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Digital City Studio

At the Digital City Lab Linz, IT:U Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria and the City of Linz (Department of Economy & Innovation Linz and Linz Urban Development) are collaborating to foster dialogue between academia, government, and society.

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Digitaler Elternabend

The "Digitale Elternabend" introduces parents, educators, and anyone else interested to topics related to (digital) basic skills, media literacy, and continuing education opportunities that are being addressed by the Department of Economy, Innovation, Climate Protection, and EU Affairs—for example, through the MINT Region Upper Austria Central network.

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Create your City

At the “Create Your City” participatory workshop, students and interested groups get a taste of what it’s like to debate issues, make decisions, and develop visions for the Linz of the future.

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What's happened so far

A look back at various events and initiatives organized by the Department of Economy & Innovation Linz from 2019 to early 2026.

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Disclaimer: English content translated with AI assistance.

Would you like to help shape, have your say, or get involved?

You can find interactive projects, participation formats, and information about our events at

partizipation.linz.at