Title

Public Participation in Canadian Local Government: A Study of the Meadowlily Secondary Plan Process in London, Ontario

Author

Michael Hurley, Western University

Date of Award

10-1-2010

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Cobban, Tim

Geographical Areas

London, Ontario

Abstract

This paper examines whether the facilitation of public participation in local government is a worthwhile objective, using public engagement in the Meadowlily Secondary Plan in London, Ontario as a case study. An online survey was administered to citizens who participated in the City’s land use planning process. The findings reveal that by participating in decision-making, citizens learned about the processes and responsibilities of municipal government, in addition to other forms of learning, which demonstrates that the facilitation of public participation in municipal government is indeed a worthwhile objective.

Recommended Citation

Hurley, Michael, "Public Participation in Canadian Local Government: A Study of the Meadowlily Secondary Plan Process in London, Ontario" (2010). MPA Major Research Papers. 91.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/91