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Why planners should pay much more attention to State Avoiders

Why planners should pay much more attention to State Avoiders

by admin_user | Apr 29, 2026 | Governance, Perspectives, Reflections

Why planners should pay much more attention to State Avoiders There is an increase in people who are discontented with the Dutch State and no longer trust that state institutions work for the common good (de Ridder, 2025). This can be explained by recent failures of...
Strengthening democracy beyond ‘participation’: informal politics and inclusive urban development

Strengthening democracy beyond ‘participation’: informal politics and inclusive urban development

by admin_user | Apr 7, 2026 | Governance, Inspiration, Reflections

Strengthening democracy beyond ‘participation’: informal politics and inclusive urban development This project investigated Planning Conflicts, focusing on how citizens informally claim their right to the city in ways that formal participatory urban planning processes...

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