The New Rules of (Planning) Engagement: Restructuring Planning Processes to Ensure Inclusive Decision-Making and Equitable Outcomes by Melissa Peters

Cities@Tufts Lectures

This presentation will discuss concrete examples of how planners can critically examine land use policy and public engagement tools to ensure inclusive decision-making and equitable outcomes. The talk will highlight case studies from Cambridge, MA, including the recently passed Affordable Housing Overlay and the City’s Community Engagement Team, as ways to change the rules of engagement for a more equitable future.

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