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Choosing The Method, A Guide to Community Consultation and Research Methods
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Planning For Real
| Summary | Planning for real is where local people are actively
involved in planning changes to their environment. Although a variety
of visual materials can be used such as videos, slides, maps etc.,
this exercise usually involves planning using a large 3D model
of the local area. The scale is such that people can see their
own houses. The model can be prepared in advance by members of
the community. Participants are asked to give their ideas by adding
comments cards to the model. There are pre-prepared comments cards,
which, depending on the purpose of the consultation exercise could
indicate street lights, double glazing, trees, playground equipment
etc. Participants are, however, also encouraged to put their own
suggestions on the cards. Council officers are available to offer
advice. This technique, which was developed in the 1970’s,
can be a fun way of directly involving the community and giving
them a sense of ownership of their area. It also tends to remove
confrontation, which is often present in traditional public meetings. |
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| Examples | Locally, Planning for Real has been used by Pat Fairfax,
Community Development (Tel: 01274 327762) and Ian Kenning, Newlands
Partnership (Tel: 01274 432512). The Newlands Partnership used
Planning for Real to involve local people in determining priorities
for redesigning parts of the area. |
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| Useful for | Directly involving a community in planning, development
and other environmental issues. Empowering local residents and
giving them a sense of ownership. Obtaining new ideas and suggestions.
Encouraging informal discussion of ideas. |
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| Not useful | Obtaining the views of a large, representative sample
of the population. |
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| Equal Rights | A technique that does not require literacy or require all residents to speak the same language. Choice of venue, format of information, access, child care, and transport need to be considered. |
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| Costs | Can vary greatly depending on whether an external
company is used or the exercise is done in-house. If external
consultants are used allow between £5,000 and £15,000. |
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| Time Scale | 2-3 months |
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| Contact | The Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation | 01952 590777 |
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