Citizen participation, local politics, urban policy, public participation, elected officials, community engagement, urban planning, active citizenship, local expertise, public space
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This document analyzes the importance of citizen participation in local decision-making processes through a participatory device, highlighting the role of elected officials and citizens in strengthening trust and promoting a sense of community.
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[...] As a result, this citizen participation is certainly reinforced by the group effect around a common cause, here the living environment of the residents (Barrett & Brunton-Smith 11-12)7 This concept was verified during this walk where several residents began to become active citizens when they saw the group of citizens around the elected officials and the Mayor. Andreouli and Howarth define active citizenship asa voluntary participation in the social and political life of the community" (Andreouli, E., & Howarth, C 361-382)8. [...]
[...] A participatory device, such as the observed walk, also plays a crucial role in the implementation of an effective urban policy. It serves as an essential tool to facilitate communication between elected officials and citizens (Mégard. D 9-18)6, allowing for better consultation and more effective appropriation of public policies by residents. In fact, in the book « la communication publique et territoriale , The researcher's analysis reveals the presence of the mayor and elected officials during the observed walk, demonstrating their willingness to establish a direct dialogue with citizens. [...]
[...] The importance of such a local policy is crucial, making the policy more accessible to all citizens (Putman, R.D 41-42)2 The mayor and elected officials, as representatives of public authority, thus encourage dialogue and consultation. Renewing his policy on citizen concern is important (Montero. D. 2000; Yogesh. A. in Unesco 153-155)3 Within the framework of the observed device, the park is a non-negligible choice for the urbanistic question of the policy on parks and gardens and the living environment of residents. In fact, the accessibility of the Open Park to the general public allows citizens to participate in the political debate with elected officials. [...]
[...] For researchers, this citizenship can become active particularly in political engagement but also and especially in participation in demonstrations and social movements. In this context, a climate of trust towards politics, and especially an adequate response, must take place to encourage good citizen participation. From there, the importance of local expertise requested by elected officials during this device follows. It is necessary to acknowledge the evidence that urban projects cannot be realized without the citizen component, which is the first link in local expertise. [...]
