<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Geoweb methods offer an alternative to commonly used public participation methods in spatial planning. This paper discusses two such geoweb methods – geo-questionnaire and geo-discussion in the context of their initial applications within the spatial planning processes in Poland. The paper presents legal and organizational framework for the implementation of methods, provides their development details, and assesses insights gained from their deployment in the context of spatial planning in Poland. The analysed case studies encompass different spatial scales ranging from major cities in Poland (Poznań and Łódź) to suburban municipalities (Rokietnica and Swarzędz in Poznań Agglomeration). The studies have been substantiated by interviews with urban planners and local authorities on the use and value of Geoweb methods in public consultations.</p></abstract>

Geoweb methods offer an alternative to commonly used public participation methods in spatial planning. This paper discusses two such geoweb methods – geo-questionnaire and geo-discussion in the context of their initial applications within the spatial planning processes in Poland. The paper presents legal and organizational framework for the implementation of methods, provides their development details, and assesses insights gained from their deployment in the context of spatial planning in Poland. The analysed case studies encompass different spatial scales ranging from major cities in Poland (Poznań and Łódź) to suburban municipalities (Rokietnica and Swarzędz in Poznań Agglomeration). The studies have been substantiated by interviews with urban planners and local authorities on the use and value of Geoweb methods in public consultations.

Legal and Organizational Framework for the use of Geoweb Methods for Public Participation in Spatial Planning in Poland: Experiences, Opinions and Challenges

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Geoweb methods offer an alternative to commonly used public participation methods in spatial planning. This paper discusses two such geoweb methods –...

Name	Localization	Geoweb method	Partners	Objective of the plan
New Center of Rokietnica	Rokietnica (Poznań agglomeration)	geo-questionnairegeo-discussion	Rokietnica Municipal Office, Urban Planning Office (private company)	Development of the brown-field in the village center
Kobylnica sports Airport	Swarzędz (Poznań agglomeration)	geo-questionnaire	Swarzędz Municipal Office	New land-use plan for the former sports airfield
Andrzejów	Łódź	geo-questionnaire	Urban Planning Office of Łódź	Regulate previously unregulated urbanization of eastern outskirts of the city
Kasprowicz Park	Poznań	geo-questionnairegeo-discussion	Urban Planning Office of Poznań	Regulate the land use of a recreational area in the city (including allotment gardens)

Legal and Organizational Framework for the use of Geoweb Methods for Public Participation in Spatial Planning in Poland: Experiences, Opinions and Challenges

Published Online: Sep 06, 2018

Page range: 163 - 175

Received: May 17, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2018-0032

Keywords
spatial planning, Geoweb, geo-questionnaire, geo-discussion, public consultations

© 2018 Edyta Bąkowska-Waldmann et al., published by Sciendo

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Characteristics of the case studies analyzed in the paper.

Legal and Organizational Framework for the use of Geoweb Methods for Public Participation in Spatial Planning in Poland: Experiences, Opinions and Challenges

Published Online: Sep 06, 2018

Page range: 163 - 175

Received: May 17, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2018-0032

Keywordsspatial planning, Geoweb, geo-questionnaire, geo-discussion, public consultations

© 2018 Edyta Bąkowska-Waldmann et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Fig. 1

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Fig. 5

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Fig. 7

Characteristics of the case studies analyzed in the paper.

Keywords
spatial planning, Geoweb, geo-questionnaire, geo-discussion, public consultations