This book critically examines the public participation processes in urban planning and development by evaluating the operations of Planning Advisory Committees

Mirroring the complexities of cities and neighborhoods, this volume makes a conscious departure from consensus-oriented public participation to conflict-resolvi

This book provides a state of the art approach to participatory planning, and generates innovative thought in planning theory and knowledge study. The book intr

As populations have continued to grow and expand, many people have made their homes in cities around the globe. With this increase in city living, it is becomin

Citizen participation in such complex issues as the quality of the environment, neighborhood housing, urban design, and economic development often brings with i