participation

Participation

Scenario 1: In a flood-ridden municipality, the administration decides to build a watershed. Furthermore, the surrounding site is going be developed into a recreation area. Opposition erupts as more details of the project become public. Environmental groups and residents see their interests endangered and succeed to arrange a revision of the project. Previous deadlines become invalid, extensive changes have to be made. An interminable lawsuit could be the consequence.

Scenario 2: To stop the migration of its citizens, a municipality decides to execute an ambitious urban modernization project. The suggestions of the future citizens are taken into account by the administration. In all areas, whether housebuilding, the construction of leisure facilities or water management, the citizens participate actively. When the construction works start, the citizens support the development in their area on all levels.

The participation of the public in projects, which have a direct impact on the life of the citizens, has in many cases proven to be sensible. Agreements like the EU Water Framework Directive bear witness to this experience and prescribe the participation of relevant stakeholders during future projects. Whether it concerns the building of power plants or the new utilization of buildings: quality and acceptance depend on how good the project is anchored within the local structures. Seecon helps to build this foundation.

Why participation?

The dialogue with different stakeholders is neither a burden nor a luxury, but a way towards better quality and profitability. Seecon supports this way - from the beginning through the authorization process - till the goal, the sustainable usage of the newly created paticipatory offer, is reached.

Advantages of our work for our clients

• local knowledge can be incorporated into the planning of management strategies;
• the quality of management planning and implementation can be improved;
• public and political acceptance of management plans and their implementation can be increased;
• conflicts can be identified and resolved at an early stage of the planning process in collaboration with all participants;
• goal-oriented participation processes save time and costs;
• the sustainable use of newly developed infrastructure and amenities can be improved.