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Between consultation and partnership: participation styles in Swedish urban revitalization processes involving disabled people

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Title: Between consultation and partnership: participation styles in Swedish urban revitalization processes involving disabled people
Authors: Erdtman, Emil, Müller, Lilian, Hedvall, Per-Olof
Source: Journal of Urban Design. 30(3):347-363
Subject Terms: Participation, urbanplanning, universal design, disability, public spaces
Description: Inclusive urban design relies on the participation of disabled persons. This study examines how the involvement of this group is perceived and managed in three revitalization initiatives applying current legal and moral requirements, e.g. ‘universal design’. Qualitative content analysis was conducted on go-along interviews and participant observation in projects related to public places and buildings in three Swedish cities. Two participation styles were developed: Consultation and Partnership. Officials were focused on Consultation while disability organizations desired Partnership. There were overlapping styles in terms of organization, identification, and internal tensions, leading to misunderstandings about collaboration, participants’ legitimacy, and opportunities for influence.
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Access URL: https://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-53429
https://doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2024.2383229
Database: SwePub
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ISSN:13574809
14699664
DOI:10.1080/13574809.2024.2383229