The city of Ghent (Belgium) has started several local air quality monitoring initiatives to involve citizens and raise awareness. In 2016, 348 Ghent residents and 50 locations were selected to display NO2 passive samplers. In 2018, the city participated in the regional project Curieuze Neuzen. From 2022, Ghent is planning to use participatory monitoring to see changes in circulation of traffic in Ghent’s districts. This work will include behavioural research to investigate the effect on awareness of air quality, perception, motivation, thresholds, triggers and expectations, modal shifts, and support base for school streets. The city is also using communication and positive storytelling approaches in their strategy for raising awareness and behaviour change. 58 Visit the project website