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    The document discusses the use of e-tools in urban and spatial planning. It notes recommendations from the Council of Europe and Congress of Local and Regional Authorities promoting e-democracy at the local level. Some key points made include that the local level is well-suited for e-democracy, e-tools can help overcome constraints to participation, and technology itself is neutral but must be used carefully and inclusively. The document also provides recommendations to national and local governments to strengthen e-participation through legislation, funding, access, and training.

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    The document discusses the use of e-tools in urban and spatial planning. It notes recommendations from the Council of Europe and Congress of Local and Regional Authorities promoting e-democracy at the local level. Some key points made include that the local level is well-suited for e-democracy, e-tools can help overcome constraints to participation, and technology itself is neutral but must be used carefully and inclusively. The document also provides recommendations to national and local governments to strengthen e-participation through legislation, funding, access, and training.

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    Using e-tools in Urban / Spatial Planning

    Council of Europe Forum for the Future of Democracy


    Madrid, 15 17 October 2008
    Workshop track No. 2: E-participation at the Local Level Helmut Himmelsbach, City of Heilbronn: Using e-tools in Urban / Spatial Planning

    Madrid, 16 October 2008

    Using e-tools in Urban / Spatial Planning

    Council of Europe: Stepping Stones to E-democracy


    Good governance in the information society Committee on e-democracy of the Council of Europe (CAHDE) Various recommendations und resolutions on civic participation and information society Symposion on e-democracy, April 2007

    Madrid, 16 October 2008

    Using e-tools in Urban / Spatial Planning

    Congress of Local and Regional Authorities: Reports on E-democracy

    E-tools: a response to the needs of local authorities Electronic democracy and deliberative consultation on urban projects

    Madrid, 16 October 2008

    Using e-tools in Urban / Spatial Planning

    Main Theses of the Congress Reports

    The local level is the natural level for e-democracy.


    Not only information, but also dialogue.

    Madrid, 16 October 2008

    Virtual meetings abolish certain constraints.


    Technology is neutral. Its how we use it.

    Visualization renews urban planning.

    Using e-tools in Urban / Spatial Planning

    E-democracy at the Local Level: State of the Art


    Interesting good practise examples. Primarily: Information and collection of questions and comments. Rarely: Dialogue or binding votes. Need for systematic investigation, exchange of experiences, cooperation with academic experts and web developers.
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    Madrid, 16 October 2008

    Using e-tools in Urban / Spatial Planning

    Some Success Factors for E-democracy


    Careful preparation Everyday language


    Madrid, 16 October 2008

    Accurate und comprehensive information


    Online AND offline participation

    Funding
    Broadband access to the internet
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    Using e-tools in Urban / Spatial Planning

    Recommendations for the National Level

    Reinforce the legislative and regulatory framework.

    Conduct consultation processes.


    Lead by example.

    Madrid, 16 October 2008

    Support local authorities.

    Using e-tools in Urban / Spatial Planning

    Recommendations for the Local Level

    Go beyond the formal consultation required by existing legislation.


    Use online-tools and traditional forms of participation in parallel. Encourage participatory initiatives. Reduce inequalities of access to the internet. Offer training to public administration, elected representatives and citizens.
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    Madrid, 16 October 2008

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