You see what I mean? – A review of visual tools for inclusive public participation in EIA decision-making processes,Environmental Impact Assessment Review

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You see what I mean? – A review of visual tools for inclusive public participation in EIA decision-making processes
Environmental Impact Assessment Review ( IF 9.8 ) Pub Date : 2020-07-01 , DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2020.106413
Ana Roque de Oliveira , Maria Partidário

Abstract The literature is prolific on the use of visual tools and their potential to promote inclusive public participation. This is particularly the case with the literature on communication, as well as on environmental planning and management, but significantly less abundant in environmental impact assessment, which is the specific focus of our research. The purpose of this paper is to share research results on the actual capacity of visual tools to promote and enhance inclusive public participation in environmental impact assessment related decision-making processes. Based on the literature reviewed, and characterizing the key benefits and challenges of visual tools according to their technical, cognitive, social and emotional effects/dimensions, this paper will: (i) compare their potential capacity to promote inclusive public participation; (ii) consider whether, when applied, they were fit for purpose – i.e. designed to promote a participatory process in each specific case–, and (iii) to what extent was the public involved in their design. Our results show that the literature largely dwells upon ad hoc evaluations of visual tools employed, that normally they are preset, with predefined choices and not made to fit the reality that they intend to serve. We also conclude that, at least according to the experience shared in the literature, seldom is the public involved in the design and choice of visual tools.

更新日期：2020-07-01

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