What is the role of citizens in urban development decisionmaking processes In answer of this globally relevant question Aline Delatte offers a comprehensive analysis of urban renewal programs in Berlin which aim to strengthen collaborative planning between public authorities and civil society. Based on the case study of the federal urban development program Aktives Stadtzentrum Turmstrae Delatte distinguishes two types of participation Citizen participation in a timelimited and issueoriented topdown participatory process and citizenrepresentative involvement within local urban governance on an ongoing basis. Highlighting the drivers and barriers of participatory processes her insights aim to strengthen citizen involvement towards a more participatory and democratic planning process.