Computer-based aids for public participation in planning

Abstract

This paper proposes the use of computer-based aids in participatory planning to: • give people at home a link with education, information and participation networks • provide the public with access to all the data necessary for creative participation • create a satisfactory communication system, based on mutual trust and interactive dialogue between all the participants in the planning process It is based on the author's strong belief that information and computer technology can offer a powerful facility to those who wich to be involved in the decision processes affecting their environment. It provides a review of imminent technical possibilities. Cost effectiveness and resouce requirements are not treated at this stage of discussion.