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Who made this?

The Local Urban Room Rochdale is a project by Local in collaboration with Rochdale Council, and based on the Urban Rooms Network methodology.

Site design by Studio Treble. Content by Local, Rochdale Council and you, the Rochdale community.

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Map your thoughts

The way a place feels says a lot about how we experience it: what works for us and what doesn’t, whether we feel safe or welcome, happy or stressed.

Use this map to share your experiences of your place, and explore how it feels to other people.

Map your thoughts

Share your experiences, thoughts and ideas for your place

The same place can feel different to different people. By mapping how it feels to be somewhere, we can understand what makes us feel that way and how we could do things differently.

Use this map to pin the things that matter most to you. You might share how certain areas make you feel, your ideas to make things better or the practical things that impact your daily life. Anything goes! This is your place to roam and play.

Double-click the map to add your pin and get started!

Ways to use this map

As an explorer

Take an urban roam around your local area to see what other people have shared. Tap any pin on the map to open a pop-up about that area. Then discover thoughts, ideas, photos and links from your community.

As a contributor

Add your own pins to the map to share your thoughts, experiences and ideas for your local area. You can add text, images or links – whatever works for you.

Step 01

How to add your own pin

Decide what sort of pin you would like to add — take a look at our prompts for inspiration!

Step 02

Ways to add a pin to an area

Double-tap an area on the map to open a pop-up box. Then select your pin type in the pop-up box. Or! Tap ‘Add point’ (on the left of the map) and type in the location you want to talk about.

Step 03

Add your thoughts

Fill in the pop-up box to add your thoughts or ideas to your pin. You can also add a picture or a link if you want to.

Step 04

Submit your pin

Tap ‘Save & close’ to add your pin. (It won't appear right away, as we'll need to approve it first)... Then keep going! You can pin as many things as you like.

Everything you share helps us understand the different needs and experiences of the local community. And how we can make things better for everyone.

What to pin

  • See

    What do you see when you move around your place? Do you have a favourite building or part of town? Have you spotted somewhere that needs some love?

  • Smell

    What smells are present in different areas? Do they add to your enjoyment or are they quite stinky? What does the smell tell you about that place?

  • Hear

    Think about the soundscape of a place. What can you hear? Are they peaceful sounds? Or stressful noise? Do the sounds tell a story?

  • Touch

    Think about the different textures of your place. Are they natural or manmade? Enjoyable or unpleasant? What do they say about your town?

  • Taste

    What are the different tastes of your town? Do you have a favourite restaurant or takeaway? Any famous local recipes? Remember, we are what we eat!

  • Feel

    Think of this as your sixth sense. How does it feel to be here? What do you like about this area? What would you do differently?

  • Ideas

    Got a great idea to improve your place? Seen something already happening? Add it to the map or explore other people’s ideas.

If your pin doesn’t show up straight away – don’t worry! We check all submissions to keep this space safe for everyone. We aim to approve pins within 48 hours, so check back soon.

Not sure what to share? Check our Submission Guidelines for more info.

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More ways to have your say

There are lots of ways to add your thoughts and ideas to the Local Urban Room. But if you’re feeling stuck, get in touch. We’re happy to help!

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