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  • Alternative Public Hearings in Andhra Pradesh (Vizag, India)

    Jan 27 '10
    Author: 
    G Barrett

    Problems and Purpose

    In 2002, the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) saw the completion of the construction of the Simhadri Thermal Power Project (STPP), a coal-fired power plant, in the Vizag District of India. The construction of the STPP, while having promised potential benefits and opportunities for local residents, had instead served to compromise their existing economic wellbeing. This case presents the latter’s response to their predicament through a public hearing with the participation of relevant actors, including civil society actors.

  • Brownfield Cleanup Program, Kips Bay Fuel Terminal Site (New York City, New York, USA)

    Jan 18 '12
    Author: 
    Jose Eduardo Atala

    Problems and Purpose

    New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program was designed as an initiative to encourage the citizens to investigate, clean up and help redevelop brownfields in the area. A brownfield is any real property where redevelopment or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a contaminant. A brownfield typically is a former industrial or commercial property where operations may have resulted in environmental contamination. A brownfield can pose environmental, legal and financial burdens on a community.

  • Citizen Councils of Grenoble, France

    Jun 14 '11
    Author: 
    Pauline Cescau

    Summary

    Since 2002, the city of Grenoble, France, has engaged citizens in public decision-making through participatory committees and town meetings. Residents have been able to express their opinions and make recommendations on city planning, education, cultural life, and other municipal issues. Over the years, this program has strengthened local democracy and empowered public participation in important civic projects.
     

  • Dialogue with the City

    Jun 3 '10
    Author: 
    Marissa Loew

    Summary

    Dialogue with the City’s aim was to make Perth the “world’s most livable city by 2030.” It was a process of engaging Perth and the grater area’s citizens in developing a planning strategy for the capital of Australia’s growing city. The Government of Australia wanted a jointly develop a plan for the future of Perth with those people who will sustain the growth of the city in the future.

  • Esta es una plaza

    Sep 18 '11
    Author: 
    Josecotro

    Note:  This article is in need of assistance with editing and content.  Please help us complete it.

    Este articulo necesita ayuda en su edicion y su contenido. Necesita ademas asistencia en la traducción al Inglés. Por favor, nos ayuden a completarlo.

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    ESTA ES UNA PLAZA

    Proyecto de autogestión vecinal del solar urbano de la calle Doctor Fourquet nº 24

    Operarios del Espacio Público:

    Andre Albuquerque – arquitecto

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