Providing a platform for youth innovation & empowerment towards a safe & sound city: the case of Bag

The youth’s role in shaping safe and livable cities cannot be overstated. Baguio City’s SIGLAT Youth Innovation Hub demonstrates how empowering young people through co-design, capacity-building, and partnership can lead to meaningful urban development outcomes related to safety and well-being. By providing platforms for youth engagement, such as innovation spaces and direct involvement in urban planning processes, cities can harness the creativity, energy, and fresh perspectives of young people. This not only fosters safer urban environments but also ensures that future generations are active stewards of their own communities.