Deliberative Democracy and the Development of the Public Participation Networks
Deliberative democracy goes beyond mere representation to give a voice to all citizens in the decision-making process. The development of the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) in 2014 provided a […]
EU Citizens’ Involvement During The Age Of Austerity
A democratic society is characterized by the people’s electoral will. The quality of democracy is determined by the sovereign action of its citizens and the level of human rights protection. […]
Kerala govt’s ‘Idea Hunt’ to engage public in state planning process
The ideas Hunt platform provides a unique opportunity to the public to submit their innovative, sustainable and practical ideas for all walks of life to address the socio-economic and sustainable […]
SLAPPs
What is a SLAPP? The rights to speech and petition are enshrined in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Free speech and healthy debate are vital to the […]
Getting ‘real’: why political leaders want to connect informally with everyday people
The call for politicians to ‘get real’ and ‘go public’ is more than just about winning elections. Officials can design engagement spaces to better suit those needs. This week, the […]
Who Is the “Public” at Public Meetings?
Who Is the “Public” at Public Meetings? Here at Strong Towns, we’ve spotlighted the shortcomings of conventional public participation in the development process before. When the public is asked to […]
Town Planning and Public Participation
Town Planning and Public Participation Urban planning can address different issues depending on the situation and relevancy. E.g. Urban renewal of existing cities which stand affected due to declining conditions […]
