Assessing the structure and efficacy of public-sector community engagement in New York City
A comparative analysis of the New York City Uniform Land Use Review Process (ULURP) through four case studies, supported by interviews with city planners, community organizations, and members of the public.
My study concludes with three findings: First, despite having the necessary structures and democratic practices in place, the community engagement process of NYC is insufficient. Second, the time frame in which community engagement processes are open to the public limits the weight of community concerns in the decision-making process. Third, development projects often use tactics such as elongation of processes which ultimately lead to community burnout and distrust in city governance.
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