2019 Volume 54 Issue 3 Pages 290-297
This study examines the roles and activities of Local Committees, which are legally defined neighborhood organizations involved in the formulation process of the local plan in the city of Copenhagen. Our investigation revealed that Local Committee members are selected from citizens’ organizations in a variety of specialized fields that are active in the neighborhood, which ensures that the system is fair and objective. Moreover, in the formulation of the local plan, the Local Committee holds civic meetings, and prepares and submits documents that summarize the opinion of the residents. This is accomplished through discussions at the specialized branch organizations, with final decision made by the Local Committee. Based on our examination, we found that the Local Committee plays an important role by acting as a representative of public involvement in the local plan formulation process.
