How Community Consultation is Ruining Democracy
The Missing Middle with Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux
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Inequities in Community Consultations
This chapter critiques the community consultation processes in urban planning, pointing out their tendency to favor older, affluent homeowners over the city's diverse renter population. It emphasizes the need for more accessible and inclusive engagement, highlighting that current practices often lead to unrepresentative feedback and project delays. The discussion advocates for empowering elected officials to make decisions based on comprehensive community needs rather than relying solely on a vocal minority.
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