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Between consultation and partnership: participation styles in Swedish urban revitalization processes involving disabled people

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  • Emil Erdtman
  • Lilian Müller
  • Per-Olof Hedvall

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Inclusive urban design relies on the participation of disabled persons. This study examines how the involvement of this group is perceived and managed in three revitalization initiatives applying current legal and moral requirements, e.g. ‘universal design’. Qualitative content analysis was conducted on go-along interviews and participant observation in projects related to public places and buildings in three Swedish cities. Two participation styles were developed: Consultation and Partnership. Officials were focused on Consultation while disability organizations desired Partnership. There were overlapping styles in terms of organization, identification, and internal tensions, leading to misunderstandings about collaboration, participants’ legitimacy, and opportunities for influence.

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  • Emil Erdtman & Lilian Müller & Per-Olof Hedvall, 2025. "Between consultation and partnership: participation styles in Swedish urban revitalization processes involving disabled people," Journal of Urban Design, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 30(3), pages 347-363, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cjudxx:v:30:y:2025:i:3:p:347-363
    DOI: 10.1080/13574809.2024.2383229
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