Self-organizing or organizing one another? Cycling groups’ participation to planning

Guillaume Béliveau Côté, Geneviève Cloutier, Émilie Houde-Tremblay and Chedrak Sylvain De Rocher Chembessi

Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, 2024, vol. 17, issue 3, 464-486

Abstract: Studies on planning have traditionally exposed how institutional participation opposes informal modes of participation. But do activists have to choose between the two? Suggesting that there is a grey-zone, recent work has focused on the distinct paths that individuals take to engage in civic life. We argue that strategies that involves both civil society-led and traditional approaches may help defend planning options, especially for those not considered in formal decision-making in local planning. In what ways can the interrelation of traditional and non-traditional modes of participation help bring forth new ideas? Building on a case study of urban activists tackling issues regarding cycling in Québec City (Québec, Canada), we observed how they connect planning with different modes of participation. Activists take part in the debate on urban planning through institutional platforms, demonstrating their desire to be recognized. Also, they take actions to increase the legitimacy of alternative modes of mobility.

Date: 2024
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