Storytelling for Participatory Exchange is a methodology for impactful and mutually valuable citizen participation, designed to accompany interventions that will impact livability for citizens. It offers a simple, constructive and impactful way to better understand the perspectives and desires of populations. The methodology uses guided storytelling processes to enables citizens to express their perspectives on their living environment and their desires for the future by telling imaginary stories that reflect their real life experiences. It encourages participants to move beyond technical or polarized discussions and instead engage through empathy and imagination. By prompting individuals to share personal experiences, whether related to a place, process, or urban challenge, the tool helps equalize voices, foster mutual understanding across social and institutional boundaries, navigate tensions, and avoid adversarial debate. For city planners, practitioners and public authorities, it offers a structured approach to hear and understand the thoughts and feelings of citizens, with constructive and actionable recommendations produced. The methodology holds the potential to facilitate more inclusive, human-centered planning and support co-learning and co-creation in urban development.