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governance differ only by one word, but
of project implementation, a process that
such a difference implies a shift in roles
covers the selection of members of the
and accentuates the responsibilities to be
steering committee and the finalization
borne by the government, by citizens and
of evaluation plans. In such a framework
by the society. Urban governance based
where the government formulates the
on mass participation is able to pool the
rules and social organizations advance
wisdom and resources of people from all
project implementation, the sense of
walks of life for resolving issues arising
public engagement is incentivized, which
amidst urban development, and therefore
is a prerequisite to ensure that the project
is conducive to creating a vibrant and
produces desired outcomes.
harmonious society and boosting the competitiveness of cities.
3. Boosting Public Enthusiasm for Participation
2. Strengthening Top-level
When Youth Lead the Change was
Design for Encouraging Public
still in its infancy, some community
Participation
members questioned whether they would
Boston’s Youth Lead the Change
truly have an opportunity to decide how
offers great reference on how to
funds would be spent. As the project
incentivize public engagement in urban
progressed, members of the community
governance. The most eye-catching aspect
became more invested as they participated
of the initiative is its meticulous and well-
in idea collection assemblies, project
arranged top-level design, which puts
development and eventual voting.
non-governmental organizations in charge