Urban Development on a Participatory Democracy Basis: How to Actively Involve Citizens as Local Experts and Partners in Urban Governance

Aline Delatte

ISBN 10: 3838204646 / ISBN 13: 9783838204642

Published by Ibidem Feb 2014, 2014

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -What is the role of citizens in urban development decision-making processes In answer of this globally relevant question, Aline Delatte offers a comprehensive analysis of urban renewal programs in Berlin which aim to strengthen collaborative planning between public authorities and civil society. Based on the case study of the federal urban development program Aktives Stadtzentrum Turmstraße, Delatte distinguishes two types of participation: Citizen participation in a time-limited and issue-oriented top-down` participatory process; and citizen-representative involvement within local urban governance on an ongoing basis. Highlighting the drivers and barriers of participatory processes, her insights aim to strengthen citizen involvement towards a more participatory and democratic planning process. Uncovering valuable lessons to be learnt for the implementation of local participation in European cities, this timely book helps untangle the complexities of local governance involving administrations, civil society, and urban planners. 140 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Urban Development on a Participatory Democracy Basis: How to Actively Involve Citizens as Local Experts and Partners in Urban Governance
• Publisher: Ibidem Feb 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838204646
• ISBN 13: 9783838204642
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 210W x 150H x 7D millimeters 210 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 198 grams

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Synopsis

What is the role of citizens in urban development decision-making processes? In answer of this globally relevant question, Aline Delatte offers a comprehensive analysis of urban renewal programs in Berlin which aim to strengthen collaborative planning between public authorities and civil society. Based on the case study of the federal urban development program Aktives Stadtzentrum Turmstraße, Delatte distinguishes two types of participation: Citizen participation in a time-limited and issue-oriented 'top-down' participatory process; and citizen-representative involvement within local urban governance on an ongoing basis. Highlighting the drivers and barriers of participatory processes, her insights aim to strengthen citizen involvement towards a more participatory and democratic planning process. Uncovering valuable lessons to be learnt for the implementation of local participation in European cities, this timely book helps untangle the complexities of local governance involving administrations, civil society, and urban planners.

About the Author

Aline Delatte is currently a research assistant at the Department for Integrated Transportation Planning at Technical University Berlin. She is a qualified professional in urban management and an experienced civil engineer in traffic design.