Community Engagement in Planning Practice

Participatory Techniques and Methods for Inclusive Planning
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-54121-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Community Engagement in Planning Practice: Participatory Techniques and Methods for Inclusive Planning prepares planning students and professionals to design and facilitate effective, inclusive community engagement processes. This reference combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, integrating asset-based community development, IAP2-certified techniques, and Liberating Structures exercises. It addresses contemporary challenges such as digital engagement, trauma-informed planning, anti-racist facilitation, and climate justice, providing diverse case studies and step-by-step guides aligned with professional planning competencies.

The content is organized into four sections covering foundational concepts, methods and techniques, specialized approaches, and evaluation, which can align seamlessly with a 12-week course. Chapters address topics from stakeholder analysis and communication strategies to advisory groups, technology use, and continuous improvement. Each chapter features equity considerations, exercises, and professional practice applications, making it ideal for graduate-level urban planning courses and professional development.

This reference benefits graduate students in urban planning, mid-career practitioners preparing for AICP certification, public administration students, community development professionals, urban designers, and international planning educators. Its comprehensive, equity-focused approach equips readers with the skills and knowledge to navigate complex participatory environments and advance inclusive planning practice globally.

Autoren/Hrsg.

García, Ivis

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regional- & Raumplanung Stadtplanung, Kommunale Planung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I: Foundations

1. Foundations of Public Participation
2. The Rationale for Community Engagement
3. Decision Analysis and Participation Planning
4. Stakeholder Identification and Analysis

Section II: Methods and Techniques

5. Participatory Research Methods
6. Designing Public Participation Programs
7. Communication Strategies and Information Campaigns
8. Facilitating Public Meetings and Hearings

Section III: Specialized Approaches

9. Advisory Groups and Ongoing Engagement
10. Specialized Engagement Techniques
11. Technology and Digital Engagement

Section IV: Assessment and Continuous Learning

12. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

Über Autor(innen)

García, Ivis
Dr. Ivis García is Associate Professor and Masters of Urban Planning Coordinator at Texas A&M University and the President of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP). She served as a board member of the Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD) and holds AICP certification. Her research focuses on community engagement with diverse communities. Dr. García co-authored Puerto Ricans in Illinois (2024) and has published widely on community engagement and participatory planning, bringing over 15 years of experience in community-engaged scholarship and practice.