community planning
[/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈplænɪŋ/]
noun
planejamento comunitário
1. The process of developing strategies and making decisions collectively with community members to improve local areas, infrastructure, services, and quality of life
Community planning brought together residents to design a new public park.
O planejamento comunitário reuniu moradores para projetar um novo parque público.
2. A participatory approach to urban or rural development that involves local stakeholders in decision-making processes
The city council adopted community planning methods to address neighborhood concerns.
A câmara municipal adotou métodos de planejamento comunitário para abordar preocupações do bairro.
3. The integration of social, economic, and environmental factors in local development initiatives
Community planning initiatives focus on sustainable development and social equity.
As iniciativas de planejamento comunitário focam no desenvolvimento sustentável e equidade social.
Community planning has become increasingly important in Brazil as a tool for democratic participation in urban development, particularly in addressing informal settlements and neighborhood improvements. In the USA, it reflects the civic engagement model emphasizing resident participation in local decision-making. The concept gained prominence through participatory budgeting and neighborhood councils in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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