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‪The participatory devices of cultural and local institutions are increasingly characterized by theatrical and visual formats. From the “urban stroll” to role playing, local authorities seek to renew traditional forms of public debate concerning territorial development. Participatory devices are becoming more immersive and multimodal, in an attempt to engage participants both physically and publicly. This article explores the managerial and marketing dimensions of these participatory frameworks which construct participation as a visible, collaborative and sensory experience. Multi-sited ethnography of two local communities reveals how participants redefine these frameworks as vehicles for political expression‪‪.‪