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Participatory Planning And Procedural Protections: The Case For Deeper Public Participation In Urban Redevelopment, Damon Y. Smith
Participatory Planning And Procedural Protections: The Case For Deeper Public Participation In Urban Redevelopment, Damon Y. Smith
Saint Louis University Public Law Review
For decades legal and planning commentators have advocated a deeper and more meaningful level of public participation in urban revitalization efforts. The result of such advocacy has increased the use of public participation as a criterion for awarding federal redevelopment funds but has had little impact on participatory requirements in state redevelopment law. This article explores the theoretical arguments in favor of increased public participation in the redevelopment context and finds that there is an overemphasis on direct democracy arguments and the “empowerment” theory, a concept that belies simple definition. This article explores the intrinsic and instrumental benefits of public …
Darkness On The Edge Of Town: Reforming Municipal Extraterritorial Planning & Zoning In Illinois To Ensure Regional Effectiveness & Representation, Andrew P. Gulotta
Darkness On The Edge Of Town: Reforming Municipal Extraterritorial Planning & Zoning In Illinois To Ensure Regional Effectiveness & Representation, Andrew P. Gulotta
Saint Louis University Public Law Review
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