9DF: A nine-dimensional framework for community engagement

Lucy Natarajan; Sara Hassan

doi:10.3828/tpr.2024.8

9DF: A nine-dimensional framework for community engagement

Lucy Natarajan^*, Sara Hassan

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Abstract

Participatory planning literature has yet to fully engage with the situatedness of community engagement and diverse experiences of involvement. In this paper, nine dimensions based in core concepts of engagement in decision-making are explored using data co-produced with community researchers. Empowerment, influence and inclusion are distinguished as: connection and legitimacy of voice; enacting change in development or plans; and the representation of minorities or disadvantaged groups. When articulated in terms of process and outcome, and planning context, they offer a nine-dimensional framework (or 9DF) for a more community-oriented evaluation of community engagement.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	283-306
Number of pages	24
Journal	Town Planning Review
Volume	95
Issue number	3
Early online date	1 May 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2024.8
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2024

Keywords

community engagement
town and city planning
inclusion
Empowerment
nine dimensions
Influence
decision-making
participatory approach

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