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Determine the level of public participation and the extent of public influence on the final outcome you aim to achieve.
LEVEL 1
INFORMDegree of public participation – lowKeep the public informed about processes, plans, policies, and decisions; increase understanding of procedures and planning processes
When to use it?
INFORM
When to use it?
- weak public interest; modest impact of the plan on the community
- low system capacity to respond to public demands - ongoing or established processes with minimal possibility for change
- late stages of planning – public review or implementation phase
- limited budget
- limited time
- possible conflict between citizens' ideas and the legal framework
LEVEL 2
INVOLVEDegree of public participation – mediumGather public opinions; explore ideas; understand perspectives; identify possible solutions; provide feedbackWhen to use it?
INVOLVE
When to use it?
- moderate resident interest; moderate impact on the community
- early stages of the planning process – assessment or pre-draft phase
- moderate to high budget
- sufficient time for implementation
- medium to high system capacity to respond to public demands
LEVEL 3
COLLABORATEDegree of public participation – highIncorporate public ideas and recommendations; develop solutions together; seek agreement; implement themWhen to use?
COLLABORATE
When to use?
- elevated public interest; significant impact on the wider community
- early stages of the planning process – assessment or pre-draft phase
- high budget
- strong implementation potential
- alignment with the legal framework or the ability to adapt it