Development through Incremental Urbanism and Civic Engagement
A talk with Carolina Deik
Development through Incremental Urbanism and Civic Engagement
20 Mar 2026, 12:30 – 14:00
Carolina Deik will present Tejidos Urbanos, a programme that seeks to transform Bogotá’s urban environments through civic participation, culture, and community-based interventions.
The session will explore how community engagement can be reimagined and how public urban interventions can contribute to strengthening citizen trust, fostering local leadership, and building meaningful connections between residents, public institutions, and the private sector.
Drawing on this experience, the talk will reflect on how collaborative approaches to urban governance can contribute to social cohesion, neighbourhood revitalisation, and the creation of public value.
Carolina Deik is a Colombian lawyer, academic, and civic leader. She is the founder and co-director of Misión Nutrición Bogotá and Tejidos Urbanos, initiatives that address social challenges through civic participation and cross-sector collaboration. Since 2024, she has served as First Lady of Bogotá, supporting programmes that promote community wellbeing, social inclusion, and urban regeneration.
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