Digital Participatory Platforms for Co-Production in Urban Development: A Systematic Review

Journal Article (2018)
Author(s)

E. Falco (TU Delft - OLD Urban Renewal and Housing)

R.J. Kleinhans (TU Delft - OLD Urban Renewal and Housing)

Research Group
OLD Urban Renewal and Housing
Copyright
© 2018 E. Falco, R.J. Kleinhans
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEPR.2018070105
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Publication Year
2018
Language
English
Copyright
© 2018 E. Falco, R.J. Kleinhans
Research Group
OLD Urban Renewal and Housing
Issue number
3
Volume number
7
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Abstract

A renewed interest has appeared in citizen co-production of public services due to financial pressure on governments. While social media are considered an important facilitator, many digital participatory platforms (DPPs) have been developed to facilitate co-production between citizens and governments
in the context of urban development. Previous studies have delivered a fragmented overview of DPPs in a few socio-spatial contexts and failed to take stock of the rise of DPPs. This article aims to provide a more comprehensive picture of the availability and functionalities of DPPs. Through a systematic
review, 113 active DPPs have been identified, analysed, and classified within a citizen-government relationship typology. Almost a quarter of these DPPs demonstrate a realistic potential for online and offline co-production between governments and citizens. The article critically analyses the characteristics of these DPPs and explores their real-world applications in urban development. The
article concludes with directions for further research.