Household indicators: design to inform and engage citizens

Authors:
Janet Davis
Affiliations:
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Venue:
CHI '06 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2006

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Abstract

Urban simulation systems can be a powerful tool for helping to understand the complex, long-term consequences of urban planning decisions. Simulation results are summarized and reported using indicators, aggregate measures such as population density or total minutes of vehicle delay. To citizens, these indicators may seem abstract and unfamiliar. This extended abstract presents design work in progress on Household Indicators, a new form of indicator designed especially for citizens. Accessed through a web-based interface, Household Indicators are intended to inform citizens by relating simulation results to citizens' life experiences, and to engage citizens by addressing the question, "How will this decision affect me?.