The role of citizens in the urban planning process: Power and inequality through the analysis of data flows

Key Points

• Citizens have significant influence on urban planning outcomes, highlighting power imbalances.
• Key outcomes show that data flows impact how citizens participate in planning processes, with inequality observed.
• Observational analysis of data flows illustrates the dynamics between citizen participation and decision-making in urban planning.
• Understanding these dynamics may enable more equitable urban planning practices in future decision-making processes.