Evaluating the Effectiveness of Public Participation: Comprehensive Planning in San Marcos, TX

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dc.contributor.advisorCarter, Mark
dc.contributor.authorScarborough, Alexandra
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBrown, Brock
dc.date.accessioned2013-06-28T16:53:19Z
dc.date.available2013-06-28T16:53:19Z
dc.date.issued2013-05
dc.description.abstractIn the field of urban planning, there has been much discussion of the relative effectiveness of different participation methods; however, there is little research on the overall value contributed by the public. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of public participation in urban planning by exploring citizens’ perceptions of their impact on the process as well as the relationship between input and outcomes. The comprehensive plan update of the City of San Marcos, Texas, will be examined as a case study. Two surveys guide this analysis, supplemented by citizen feedback at comprehensive plan events and firsthand observation. This research evaluates the quality of participation using four benchmarks: (1) clearly defined goals and tasks, (2) equal stakeholder representation, (3) participant satisfaction, and (4) ability to influence policy outcomes.
dc.description.departmentHonors College
dc.formatText
dc.format.extent75 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationScarborough, A. (2013). Evaluating the effectiveness of public participation: Comprehensive planning in San Marcos, TX (Unpublished thesis). Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/4669
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectplanning
dc.subjectparticipation
dc.subjectsurveys
dc.subjectpublic
dc.subjectmunicipal
dc.subjectcities
dc.subjecturban
dc.subjectsatisfaction
dc.subjectcitizens
dc.subjectHonors College
dc.titleEvaluating the Effectiveness of Public Participation: Comprehensive Planning in San Marcos, TX
thesis.degree.departmentHonors College
thesis.degree.disciplineGeography
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University-San Marcos
txstate.documenttypeHonors Thesis

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