participatory planning
par-TIS-ih-pah-tor-ee PLAN-ing
pɑːˌtɪsɪpəˈtɔːri ˈplænɪŋListen
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an approach to urban and community planning that actively involves affected residents and stakeholders in the design and decision-making process rather than limiting input to technical experts and elected officials; methods include public workshops, participatory mapping, charrettes, digital engagement platforms, and citizen advisory panels; grounded in the belief that communities possess local knowledge invaluable to good planning decisions and that participation increases the social legitimacy, relevance, and long-term sustainability of outcomes
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