PLAN103 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Cable Television, Market Failure, Fiscal Gap
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There are three primary groups of citizen participation in planning; citizen power, Discuss how public participation influences how planning is administered in the canadian context. The ontario planning act requires public participation, and it is more than just sending out newsletters. Techniques used depend on issue, time, and resources. Several non statutory approaches are used such as open houses, social media, surveys, and town hall meetings. Citizens can take part in planning by attending public meetings and voicing their opinion, both in meetings and to councillors. Municipalities are under the control of provincial governments. Property tax is inelastic and there is no immediate response to changing values. Property tax is visible to taxpayers which makes politicians accountable. Province determines the financial capabilities of municipalities, not entirely autonomous. Downloading of responsibilities from senior governments onto municipal governments with little or no additional funding provided. Assets such as stadiums, roads, city buildings etc Inflexible and little incentive to save money.
