Participatory Planning

• • Introduction and history of participation in planning
  • The institutional context for participatory planning
  • Participatory planning and democracy
  • Participation typologies
  • Participatory planning and difference
  • Information, knowledge and change
  • Formal and informal participation and power
  • Participation techniques
  • Skills for participatory planning - negotiation, facilitation, moderation
  • Planning a participation program
  • Evaluating participation
  • Overview

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online assignment submission
    • Standard Media

  • Online materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Printable format materials

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

• CUR-URP-MAS-2018
• OUA-PSU-GCE-2018
• CUR-PRM-MAS-2018
• UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone

Examines the role of community and stakeholder participation in the planning process and governance of urban and regional places. Critical evaluation of participatory practices and theories.

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• Group workshop (20%)
• Design exercise (40%)
• Essay (20%)
• Portfolio (20%)