Community Mobilization and Participation in the Zoning Process

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Abstract
Models used to explain levels of community participation often incorporate demographic and contextual factors. Among empirical findings, the most consistent have been that participation rates are negatively associated with community affluence, and that a sense of community identity increases participation. This article examines community participation and influence in zoning decisions before and after implementation of a neighborhood planning system that facilitated community identification and information dissemination. Findings suggest that relatively innocuous changes in city governments' decision-making processes can increase equity in both community access and influence.

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