Innovative Planning in the U.S.:Engaging Communities to Build Better Places

Dr. Robert Goodspeed, University of Michigan (USA)Research Assistants: Lacey Sigmon, Doug Plowman, Seul Lee

June 18, 2014

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Evolution of Planning

Kent (1964):●Government focus●Plan-oriented●Minimal engagement

Albrechts (2004):●Government-led●Vision, actions & means for implementation●Stakeholder involvement crucial

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Three Dimensions of Innovation:

Civic EngagementInstitutions

Public & Private Roles

Planning Practices

Illustrated By Three Cases:

● Boston Innovation District

● Chicago GOTO 2040

● San Francisco Municipal Office of Civic Innovation

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Figure 1: Internet Use in America Between 1995 and 2014 Source: “Internet Use Over Time.” Pew Research Center, Washington, D.C. (2013) http://www.pewinternet.org/data-trend/internet-use/internet-use-over-time/, May 20, 2014.

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Civic Engagement Trends

Park(ing) Day, San Francisco

Boston Innovation District (BID)

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An example of some of the businesses locating in the Innovation District

Mayor Menino was a key backer of the project

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District Hall: A key building in the Innovation District

Public, Private and Non-Profits involved in running the District

Developed on an underutilized section of land with good transport links to downtown

Aiming to create a 24-hour district for people to enjoy

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Networking events are a key feature of the District. Events like this occur frequently.

Chicago GO TO 2040 Regional Plan

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Innovative Kiosks were a key part of the public engagement process.

Invent the Future: The report created outlining the Public Engagement

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Workshops were held across the Chicago Metro area

A snapshot of how the online software looked to users

San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation

Images: City of San Francisco

Living Innovation Zones Entrepreneurship in Residence Mayor’s Innovation Roundtable

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ImproveSF:Online Platform for Cross-Sector Collaboration

http://www.improvesf.com

Lahde:Twitter Content Analysis for the Case Study Projects

Twitter Analysis

Engagement (advertising meetings, local events, Twitter interaction)•Boston – 40%•Chicago – 38.6%•San Francisco – 50.9%

Informational•Boston – 54.6%•Chicago – 56.6%•San Francisco – 48.1%

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Institutions Public & Private RolesSocial Media

Discussion

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Questions?

Robert GoodspeedAssistant Professor of Urban PlanningTaubman College of Architecture and Urban PlanningUniversity of Michigan

rgoodspe@umich.eduTwitter: @rgoodspeedTel. +1 734-615-7254