Setting up local participatory projects in a crisis setting, being it due to natural disasters or conflict, presents a specific set of challenges. Understanding the intricate context will help the project to tailor strategies that mitigate risks and leverage opportunities. It establishes a contextual foundation that bridges broader urban objectives with local needs and challenges. By evaluating these emergency situations, the project can identify strategic opportunities and ensure interventions are well-integrated within the larger urban fabric: 

• Informal settlements
• Refugee camps
• Migrant or internally displaced populations
• Natural disasters and climate emergencies
• Conflict and post-war reconstruction
• Disease outbreaks