An inclusive mix? Identity, equality and participation in planning for new developments

Introduction - Incorporating views and needs of marginalised groups into planning for new housing and developments. - UK has different ways of enabling citizen participation. - Discussion of planners with civil society groups which are focused on increasing equality in the built environment. - Women's Design Groups. - Disability Access Groups. - Inclusive Design Groups. - Politically greater emphasis on facilitating citizen participation and including the voices of local people in the planning process. - Shift towards a single equalities focus in UK legislation, Single Equality Act 2010.

Publication Date: 
2011