Thanks, Marjorie. I’m finding as I talk to more folks that you’re right: there’s quite a bit ahead of us in reaching a more democratic planning process. The plus side of that, of course, is that we can involve experts in storytelling, e.g., in the process for the first time and enrich our [...]

Hi Kristina,
It sounds like our ideas have similar veins of participation. On a first read, I wonder whether the outreach for adding to the website is all virtual. That is, would going to particular communities in person, particularly to folks there with interests in local history, serve as a way to get [...]

For years, practicing planners have been seeking substantive input from urban residents on their plans for new roads, rail systems, housing developments, and shopping centers. Having abandoned a “build now, ask questions later” mode of practice, we now seek input from affected residents because the result is a better city.  The primary modes of [...]