摘要：In the context of action research, Urban Living Labs are proving to be particularly relevantin terms of encouraging reflection and debate in regards to urban spatial problemsand their transformation, especially in relation to allowing experiences involving thevarious actors and agents present in certain places. This article discusses the frameworkof the research, including the role which the Arts and artists themselves play in thetransformation of the city, in order to find alternatives to the dominant models. We definethe concept of the artistic and cultural scene (a mix of one place and a whole network,characterized by critical thinking, the effervescence/disquiet and energy), wherewill be located the Urban Living Lab. This reflection is geographically located in the cityof Lisbon, Portugal
