A new role for citizens’ initiatives: the difficulties in co-creating institutional change in urban planning
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DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2018.1436532
Abstract: In this paper, we analyze the institutional work that underlies the attempt to institutionalize a more active role of citizens in urban planning. We draw on a case in which a group of citizens aims… read more here.
Keywords: role citizens; citizens initiatives; institutional change; urban planning ... See more keywords
Defining ‘Success’ of Local Citizens’ Initiatives in Maintaining Public Services in Rural Areas: A Professional's Perspective
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DOI: 10.1111/soru.12173
Abstract: In the shift towards the Big Society, it is widely proclaimed that citizen participation and citizens’ initiatives are indispensable to maintaining services that used to be run by local or regional governments. Despite the increased… read more here.
Keywords: rural areas; professional perspective; public services; success ... See more keywords
‘At some point it has been enough’ ‐ Processes of perceived failure of citizens’ initiatives
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DOI: 10.1111/soru.12282
Abstract: Citizens’ initiatives are believed to be a suitable alternative approach to service provision, especially in rural areas where services are under pressure because of depopulation and decentralisation measures of the state. To date, research has… read more here.
Keywords: point enough; perceived failure; citizens initiatives; failure ... See more keywords