<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

Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management

Institute of Geoecology and Geoinformation

Quaestiones Geographicae

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

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

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

Pubblicato online: 06 set 2018

Pagine: 163 - 175

Ricevuto: 17 mag 2018

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

Parole chiave
spatial 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.

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

Pubblicato online: 06 set 2018

Pagine: 163 - 175

Ricevuto: 17 mag 2018

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

Parole chiavespatial 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.

Parole chiave
spatial planning, Geoweb, geo-questionnaire, geo-discussion, public consultations