Érd is the largest city in Pest county and a major gateway to Budapest. In 2022 the local municipality commissioned a citizens’ assembly to find ways to transform the city from a rapidly growing urban agglomeration to a liveable, greener city.
Ten thousand randomly selected residents received an invite to the Assembly. From those who responded 50 were chosen by lottery. The Assembly mirrored the adult population of Érd with regard to age groups, gender, place of residence and education. It took place over the course of two weekends (June 11-12, June 25-26) and adopted 7 proposals.