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You are a newly hired planner involved in the process of preparing a new recreation plan for your community. Your supervisor learns that the City Council is anxious to take action on a recreation plan, and therefore, you are instructed to prepare the plan without scheduling any time for public participation or public comment. What might you do first?
Suggested Answer: A
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B . wrote Edge Cities in 1991
C . wrote Making City Planning Work in 1985
D . advocate for new urbanism or neotraditional design
36 comments · newest first
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Mitsue
11 months ago
Always better to err on the side of transparency, right?
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Louis
11 months ago
Sounds like a recipe for disaster without community feedback!
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Eileen
12 months ago
Wait, can they really skip public participation? That seems off.
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Sharika
12 months ago
I agree, public input is crucial for a good plan.
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Hayley
12 months ago
Definitely need to check the legal requirements first!
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Stevie
1 year ago
I feel like skipping public input could lead to issues later on. We learned that engaging the community is key to successful planning.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
This reminds me of a practice question where we had to weigh ethical responsibilities against time constraints. I think option A is the better choice.
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Brunilda
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure if public participation is mandatory in every case. I think it might depend on the type of plan we're working on.
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Nathan
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of understanding legal requirements for public participation in our last class. It seems crucial here.
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Shad
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully think through the inheritance hierarchy and casting rules.
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Corrie
1 year ago
Okay, let's see... I'm pretty sure "Send HTTP Response" is one of the steps we need, but I'm not sure about the other one. I'll have to review my notes on this.
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Cristina
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky one, with a lot of potential pitfalls. I'll need to really think through each step and make sure I don't miss anything critical. Gotta be careful on an exam question like this.
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Dante
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the options and think through the implications of each.
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Herminia
1 year ago
Public participation? That's like asking a cat to do the chicken dance. It's just not gonna happen. I better get creative and find a way to sneak in some citizen input without the supervisor catching on.
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Marya
1 year ago
A) That's a good idea. It's important to find a balance between meeting the City Council's expectations and ensuring that the community's voice is heard in the planning process.
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Cheryll
1 year ago
B) Public input is crucial for a successful recreation plan. Maybe I can find a way to gather feedback from citizens without going through the traditional public participation process.
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Dalene
1 year ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Angella
1 year ago
Haha, skip public participation? Good luck with that one. The citizens are gonna revolt and storm City Hall with pitchforks if you try that. Time to put on my negotiation hat and convince the supervisor to do this the right way.
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Reuben
1 year ago
B) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
Haha, skip public participation? Good luck with that one. The citizens are gonna revolt and storm City Hall with pitchforks if you try that. Time to put on my negotiation hat and convince the supervisor to do this the right way.
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Ressie
1 year ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Patria
1 year ago
Whoa, hold up! No public input? That's a recipe for disaster. I better double-check the legal requirements before I do anything else. This could be a real career-breaker if I mess it up.
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Blythe
1 year ago
B) Agreed, let's take the necessary steps to ensure we're meeting legal obligations and upholding ethical standards. It's better to be safe than sorry in this situation.
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Ernest
1 year ago
A) Absolutely, it's important to prioritize transparency and public engagement in the planning process. Let's make sure we're on the right track before moving forward.
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Luis
1 year ago
B) Whoa, you're right. No public input could definitely lead to some serious consequences. It's crucial to follow the legal requirements and make sure we're doing things ethically.
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Lorita
1 year ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Soledad
1 year ago
B) I agree, let's take the necessary steps to involve the community and ensure that our recreation plan reflects their needs and preferences. It's better to do it right from the start than to face backlash later on.
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Adaline
1 year ago
A) Absolutely, it's essential to prioritize transparency and public engagement in the planning process. Let's make sure we're following the right procedures to avoid any potential issues.
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Catarina
1 year ago
B) Whoa, you're right. No public input could lead to some serious consequences. It's crucial to follow the legal requirements and ensure that the community has a voice in the decision-making process.
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King
1 year ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Merri
1 year ago
I can't believe the supervisor wants to skip public participation! That's like planning a wedding without the bride and groom. The public deserves a voice, even if the City Council is in a hurry.
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Loreta
1 year ago
B) I agree, public participation is crucial in the planning process. It's important to ensure that all stakeholders have a voice in the decision-making process.
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Diego
1 year ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Fabiola
1 year ago
Definitely, we need to make sure we understand the situation completely before taking any action.
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Heidy
2 years ago
I think it's important to follow the ethical principle of providing citizens with the opportunity for meaningful impact on planning issues.
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Fabiola
2 years ago
I can't believe we're not allowed to schedule any time for public participation in the recreation plan.