Collaborative tools such as agreement-seeking workshops (with facilitators), advisory boards of independent experts, neighbourhood or community planning committees, etc.
APPLICABILITYALL STAGES OF PLANNING
WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LATER PHASES
Although better results are achieved through early engagement, these tools are also suitable for interventions in the later stages of planning.
Applicable at all stages of planning, although these tools are most often introduced when a conflict has been identified.
RELEVANCELOCAL AND LARGER PROJECTS
Consensus-building tools are applicable both for local and large-scale projects. For major projects, advisory boards of experts and planning committees are particularly relevant, while for local projects, on-site workshops are of special importance.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTSLIMITED
Work in smaller groups of 8 to 15 participants.
PHYSICAL PRESENCENECESSARY
Physical presence is required.
BUDGETLOW TO MODERATE
The budget may vary depending on the number and complexity of tools used. The approximate financial range is from
2,000 to 10,000 BAM
TIME FRAMEMEDIUM
The time may also vary depending on the number of different tools used and the complexity of the presented plans. However, the overall range is
from 30 to 60 days
EXPERTISEMODERATE TO HIGH
For most meetings and workshops, the presence of a moderator and/or facilitator is recommended. Depending on the type of activity and participants, the moderator’s profile may vary. For establishing advisory boards, independent experts are required.
Moderator/facilitator, volunteers, urban planning experts, round table participants
