MPA Major Research Papers
Date of Award
7-1-2010
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Program
Political Science
Supervisor
Kirkham, Jennifer
Geographical Areas
London, Ontario, Western Europe, United States, Canada
Abstract
This paper examines which components of community engagement are critical in ensuring that public policy designed to strengthen neighbourhoods is effective. A detailed case study of the London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy (LSNS) in London, Ontario was conducted and compared to less intensive neighbourhood community engagement case studies from Western Europe, the United States, and Canada. The findings reveal that overall, successful cases of citizen participation use the following components of community engagement in their treatment of residents: representativeness, democracy, influence, transparency, and competence or efficiency.
Recommended Citation
Bumstead, Diana, "Community Engagement In Strengthening Neighbourhood Initiatives" (2010). MPA Major Research Papers. 80.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/80