The U-City Paradigm: Opportunities and Risks for E-Democracy in Collaborative Planning

Future Internet

关键词: e-democracy;    collaborative planning;    participation in planning;   

DOI  :  10.3390/fi4020563

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) tools appear to enhance the possibilities offered by a collaborative approach to planning. The present paper analyzes both the results of experiences of the author and of those available in the literature, highlighting possible advantages and disadvantages. After a brief introduction to the meaning of e-democracy, the second part focuses on the role of ICT in collaborative planning, proceeding in the third part to an illustration of an initial panorama of knowledge gathered using ICT in such processes, while discussing criticisms and opportunities. The fourth part discusses the U-city paradigm as a driver of change in urban planning participation processes. Research perspectives are then outlined in the final part.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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