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TRUST AND CIVIC ACTION IN URBAN PLANNING: EVIDENCE FROM SUBANG JAYA 1
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1 DR. NIKMATUL ADHA NORDIN Lecturer nikmatul@um.edu.my Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya 2 DR. KAMARUDIN NGAH Associate Professor Centre of Policy Research and International Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia 3 DR. ROSILAWATI ZAINOL Lecturer Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya
ABSTRACT This paper explores the types of action people take to inuence planning decisions and the possible associations between these engagement behaviours and trust. Three dimensions of trust are explored in this study, i.e. trust in neighbours, trust in community representatives and trust in the local authority. This paper provides evidence that there are great differences in the trust level between active and less active residents of the community. In conclusion, this paper recommends that in order to increase engagement and participation, future strategies should not only focus on improving the existing participation mechanisms, but emphasize on the fostering of trust between all actors involved in urban planning. Keywords: Participation in Planning, Civic Action, Trust
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