The document discusses using agent-based modeling (ABM) and the Cormas platform to enable participatory modeling with local stakeholders. It introduces ABM concepts and some applications. It then describes features of the Cormas platform, which was developed for multi-agent simulations and interactive modeling. Finally, it outlines three research directions: developing an intuitive modeling language for non-programmers, enabling tangible interaction with models through physical interfaces, and supporting collaborative modeling where multiple people can interact with the same model simultaneously from different perspectives. The overall aim is to make modeling more accessible and empower citizens to participate meaningfully in the modeling process.