Network of Social Transformation - Association of Popular Universities of Extremadura Region

1. Participatory and Co-creation Methodologies AUPEX can design and implement inclusive participatory processes, engaging diverse community members (youth, elderly, vulnerable groups) in co-creating neighbourhood spatial solutions aligned with NEB values.

2. Community Capacity Building & Social Innovation Through training programmes, workshops and local facilitation, AUPEX strengthens citizens’ skills in climate literacy, democratic participation and sustainable placemaking, ensuring long-term ownership of neighbourhood transformation processes.

3. Integration of Social Inclusion into Spatial Design AUPEX brings expertise in working with disadvantaged and rural communities, ensuring that spatial design strategies reduce inequalities, prevent green gentrification, and promote accessibility, affordability and intergenerational fairness.

4. Local Engagement, Dissemination & Replicability With strong regional networks and experience in European projects, AUPEX can lead stakeholder engagement, communication, and knowledge transfer activities, facilitating replication of innovative spatial design models in rural and peri-urban contexts.