McKeown, Erin2019-07-032019-07-0320192019-07-03http://hdl.handle.net/1828/10949This report explores how The City of Red Deer can enhance public participation planning as well as involvement of individuals that are interested and affected by municipal decisions. Planning is a foundational component to strong public participation approaches, and therefore this research report provides The City of Red Deer with recommendations to support meaningful public participation by strengthening the planning stage. The report also provides insights into capacity development considerations and incorporating a diversity and inclusion lens within public participation processes.enAvailable to the World Wide WebDiversityInclusionPublic ParticipationDesignStrategic planningLocal governmentPublic engagementMunicipalityproject