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Power, participation, and political renewal: Theoretical perspectives on public participation under New Labour in Britain (2004)
Journal Article

This article discusses the contribution of a study of public participation in two English cities to the theorization of the relationship between policy context and local action, the conceptualization of "publics" who get involved, and the micropoliti... Read More about Power, participation, and political renewal: Theoretical perspectives on public participation under New Labour in Britain.

Engines for change in Singapore's construction industry: An industry view of Singapore's Construction 21 report (2004)
Journal Article

The construction industry in Singapore is under great pressure to improve its performance. The C21 report, Re-Inventing Construction, is a key milestone in the development of Singapore's construction industry. The report set several recommendations,... Read More about Engines for change in Singapore's construction industry: An industry view of Singapore's Construction 21 report.

Evidence of integration of air quality management in the decision-making processes and procedures of English local government (2004)
Journal Article

The air quality management (AQM) framework in the UK is a risk management approach using effects-based objectives for air pollutants to determine the need for action. The Environment Act 1995 required a National Air Quality Strategy to be published,... Read More about Evidence of integration of air quality management in the decision-making processes and procedures of English local government.

Central-local relations in an era of multi-level governance: The case of public participation policy a England, 1997-2001 (2004)
Journal Article

The election of a 'New Labour' UK government in 1997 promised a new era of central-local relations facilitated by a programme of local government reform which recognised local government's 'community leadership' role. Other aspects of the agenda supp... Read More about Central-local relations in an era of multi-level governance: The case of public participation policy a England, 1997-2001.