There are a lot of misconceptions out there about citizen participation and what it entails. This article aims at uncovering some of them notably by showing the differences between online and offline participation. 1. “Citizen participation is expensive.” There is a popular view among cities that citizen participation is expensive....
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Everybody has heard of crowdsourcing, the practice of engaging a ‘crowd’ or group for a common goal — often innovation, problem solving, or efficiency. Thanks to the modern web and its growing connectivity, it’s now easier than ever for individuals to collectively contribute. The Internet and social media have brought...
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