Participation & Engagement in Planning Research

Participation and Engagement in Planning is an area of significant teaching and research interest at TU Dublin Environment & Planning.  The School has a number of recent doctoral graduates, along with significant in-house expertise.

Recent research publications include: -

• Towards an Integrated Policy Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning in Ireland: Recommendations for Preparing Maritime Spatial Plans in Ireland

Additional areas of research interest include: -

• Collaborative and participatory planning methodologies
• Community Development
• Decision-making frameworks in relation to planning and development
• Ex-post evaluation of plans and policies
• Marine spatial planning research
• Place-making and urban design in plan-making
• Quality and the use of evidence in plan-making
• Viability and Engagement with business and development