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Thinking In Circles: A Systems Theory Approach To Public Participation In Planning, Stephen Meno
Thinking In Circles: A Systems Theory Approach To Public Participation In Planning, Stephen Meno
Masters Theses
In the field of planning, there is widespread consensus that the mechanisms in which most planners use to engage with the public are ineffective and exclusive. Although there has been much work done on the techniques planners can adopt to reach out to underrepresented segments of the community, few municipalities have adopted them. This thesis seeks to advance the conversation on public participation beyond the mechanisms and into a discussion of why only certain communities are implementing these more progressive, efficient, effective, and equitable measures. By depicting how public participation functions as a system of interconnected paths and feedback loops, …
South Hadley Falls: Report On The Public Process, Elizabeth Brabec, Mark Hamin
South Hadley Falls: Report On The Public Process, Elizabeth Brabec, Mark Hamin
Elizabeth Brabec
The goals of this design and visioning process were:
• to identify a common vision for the future of South Hadley Falls;
• to identify opportunities for future growth, change and development that are appropriate to the vision; and
• to consider creative visions to identify alternative outcomes.
Spread over a period of months from September 2011 through February 2012, the process was composed of four activities:
1. an initial information gathering phase of documentary research into the history, background and demographics of the community;
2. a visit to and discussions with residents;
3. a community design charrette to discuss …