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| − | *increases local ownership of development processes and programmes.<ref>UN HABITAT 2007. </ref> |
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| − | This can be realized by several public participation methods and checklists to integrate different security, legal and ethical aspects into the strategic planning of public spaces: |
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| − | *Methods to determine risk aspects of the public security culture; |
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| − | *Methods to determine legal aspects in planning of public spaces; |
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| − | *Methods to determine ethical aspects in planning of public spaces; |
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| − | *Dimensions to consider in order to enhance citizens perception of safety in urban crowded places; |
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| + | The '''civic culture''' concept goes back to Almond and Verba’s study on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_culture political culture] and the role of participants<ref>Almond G. A., Verba S.: The Civic Culture: Political Attitudes and Democracy in Five Nations. University of Princeton Press: Princeton, NJ, 1963.</ref> They categorised and identified three ideal types of ‘pure’ political culture types (parochial/subject/participant). Civic culture is understood to mix the ideal elements of each. Commonly considered cultural aspects in [[urban planning]] relate to providing for coexistence of commerce and civic culture and to ‘building in’ space for the fine arts and public ‘cultural’ plain (e.g. parks as open museums). |
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| + | ==Security-related aspects and benefits== |
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| − | The purpose is to develop participatory knowledge and “create contexts in which planners and multicultural groups can continuously learn and experiment, think systematically, engage in meaningful dialogue, and create visions that energize action and inclusion in city planning.”<ref>Ameyaw 2000: 101. </ref> |
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| + | # Increases local ownership of development processes and programmes.<ref>United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT): Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Planning: A Guide for Municipalities, in: UNON Publishing Service Section, 2007, volume 1, 20. </ref> |
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| + | Or vice versa: If unaddressed, social inequalities and tension can arise/grow and result in anti-social or criminal behaviour. |
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| + | ==Approaches how to address it== |
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| + | * [[Citizen participation|Involve citizens]] in planning process; |
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| + | * [[Advocacy planning|Involve different parties and interest groups]]; |
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| + | * [[Citizen jury|Encourage locals]] to express their needs and expectations/requests. |
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| + | * [http://securipedia.eu/mediawiki/index.php/Determination_of_security_aspects_-_methods_for_urban_planners#Methods_to_determine_risk_aspects_of_the_public_security_culture Include culture aspects] in assessing criticality of infrastructure and requirements to protect critical infrastructure. |
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Latest revision as of 10:34, 12 June 2013
The civic culture concept goes back to Almond and Verba’s study on political culture and the role of participants[1] They categorised and identified three ideal types of ‘pure’ political culture types (parochial/subject/participant). Civic culture is understood to mix the ideal elements of each. Commonly considered cultural aspects in urban planning relate to providing for coexistence of commerce and civic culture and to ‘building in’ space for the fine arts and public ‘cultural’ plain (e.g. parks as open museums).
The use of civic culture in addressing security related urban planning
- Reduces inequality and social tension;
- Incorporates the knowledge, productivity, social and physical capital of the poor in city development;
- Increases local ownership of development processes and programmes.[2]
Or vice versa: If unaddressed, social inequalities and tension can arise/grow and result in anti-social or criminal behaviour.
Approaches how to address it
- Involve citizens in planning process;
- Involve different parties and interest groups;
- Encourage locals to express their needs and expectations/requests.
- Include culture aspects in assessing criticality of infrastructure and requirements to protect critical infrastructure.
Footnotes and references
- ↑ Almond G. A., Verba S.: The Civic Culture: Political Attitudes and Democracy in Five Nations. University of Princeton Press: Princeton, NJ, 1963.
- ↑ United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT): Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Planning: A Guide for Municipalities, in: UNON Publishing Service Section, 2007, volume 1, 20.
