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Propose, through a case study, a citizen science methodology that contributes to greater awareness and active participation of the population in urban health (particularly regarding physical activity and green spaces).

The model to develop this pilot study has seven steps:

• choosing a scientific question,
• forming a team of scientists-educators,
• developing protocols, creating data forms and educational support materials,
• ensuring the participation and training of participants,
• collecting data, encoding and visualisation,
• analysing and interpreting data,
• disseminating and measuring results.

The urban health indicators that are included in the case study of Kaunas (Lithuania), are: noise level, air pollution, the surface of green space and accessibility to public parks.

The proposed methodology has two objectives: contribute to greater awareness and education about the urban environment and its implications in terms of health, and undertake collective data collection that serves for decision-making.

Thus, citizens are helped to acquire research skills, new knowledge and collaborative experiences, and are encouraged to adopt healthier habits.

This requires a multidisciplinary team that is highly involved in the process, and direct ties with the community to enable a fruitful, long-term collaboration.