Citizen Engagment
Lessons in Participation from Local Government
Graham, K.A. and Phillips, S.D. (Editors) Publisher: Institute of Public Administation of Canada
Year Published: 1998
Pages: 242pp
Resource Type: Book
Abstract: This book, a collection of 9 case studies written by academics and practitioners, covers five major issues:
1. Economic Development (Winnipeg and Vancouver);
2. land-use planning (in Toronto and Quebec City);
3.the fiscal squeeze and disentanglement of municipal finances and services from other levels of government (in Hamilton-Wentworth and Edmonton;
4. political restructuring (in Lonodon and the new city of Miramichi); and
5. how the Internet will affect citizen engagement.
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