OneCity is a research initiative comprising six studies that aim to understand obstacles for the socio-political and economic participation of marginalised urban youth, and to identify new pathways that leverage digital technology for meaningful youth participation in urban governance. Using participatory and mixed-methods research, OneCity focuses on youth from communities in Kingston, St. Andrew, and Montego Bay that are characterised by high levels of inequality, poverty, and violence.
The project also evaluates the impact of technology-driven urban planning, governance, and development initiatives in these areas. By analysing the efficacy of these programs, OneCity provides actionable insights for designing and improving similar initiatives to integrate marginalised youth into the mainstream socio-political and economic life of the modern city.