Stakeholder
Stakeholder participation aims to contribute to the development of the project by bringing together various perspectives and ideas at every stage of the planning process. In the SUMP process, the contributions of stakeholders and citizens are of great importance. This participation seeks to improve the quality of planning by taking into account the needs and requirements of different segments of society.
The goal is to establish a democratic planning process in which decisions are made with public involvement, rather than through a top-down approach.
For participation to be fair, reasonable, and long-term, stakeholders should be included in the process at different levels and stages. Therefore, the contributions of those affected by the project, those who have influence or power over the project, and those interested in the SUMP detailing process are evaluated in a balanced way. The approaches of planning authorities are also significant in this assessment.
Categories such as “informing, consulting, including, collaborating, and empowering” are recognized approaches to classify the elements of participation.
Classification of Participation Elements
Information
Providing information about the steps and timeline of the SUMP development processes
Consultation
Being informed about the SUMP process and listening to the demands of stakeholders.
Inclusion
Informing participants about inputs and the impact of decisions.
Collaboration
Sharing concrete solutions in which stakeholders are invited to take part in the process.
Empowerment
Providing the commitment that decisions will be implemented with the inclusion of stakeholders in the process.
Trabzon SUMP Stakeholder Participation Stages and Outputs
Data Collection
- Providing data on existing planning practices and mobility
- Collecting stakeholders’ feedback and perspectives on this data
Common Vision
- Formulation of a joint vision for the city of Trabzon
- Ensuring stakeholder contributions in line with their fields of interest and expertise
Definition of Goals and Strategies
- Identifying goals and strategies
- Discussing future transportation scenarios
Action Plan
- Selection of measures
- Monitoring and evaluation plan including qualitative and quantitative strategies
- Cost estimation and definition of priorities
- Preparation of the SUMP financing plan
Final
- Sharing the SUMP Document with stakeholders
- Collecting feedback and suggestions
Conclusion
- Presentation of the SUMP process and the outputs achieved
- Sharing the benefits already gained and the prospective gains for Trabzon
Trabzon SUMP Stakeholder Participation Methods
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