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Citizen Participation in the Information Society Comparing Participatory Channels in Urban Development

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This open access book examines how digital technologies are used to promote citizen participation in democratic urban development. It assesses the emergence, use, applicability and functions of digital modes of citizen participation in multiple cities around the world, where political regimes invite...

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Other Authors: Hovik, Sissel (Editor), Giannoumis, G. Anthony (Editor), Reichborn-Kjennerud, Kristin (Editor), Ruano, José M. (Editor), McShane, Ian (Editor), Legard, Sveinung (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer Nature 2022
Subjects:
Public administration
Sociology
Political structure & processes
Urban Development
e-participation
Gentrification
Innovation
Local Democracy
Digitalization
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Summary:This open access book examines how digital technologies are used to promote citizen participation in democratic urban development. It assesses the emergence, use, applicability and functions of digital modes of citizen participation in multiple cities around the world, where political regimes invite ordinary citizens to partake in policy processes through information technologies. The book also explores these initiatives alongside issues of democracy, social justice and power. It is an essential reference for practitioners, policymakers and academics interested in the relationship between citizen participation, technology and urban governance.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (196 p.)
ISBN:978-3-030-99940-7
9783030999407
Access:Open Access

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