... can understand that there are a range of definitional issues surrounding the concept of 'the community' and their representation. To set the scene, the essay will be looking at Children in the community, as those sections of the community that don't get involved in the planning process and planning issues concerning their local community in which they live in. Through out the 1990s, urban policy in Britain was premised on the importance of public participation in local regeneration and governance. With a view to empowerment and developing citizenship. However, it was one group, the children that was frequently over looked by the participation process. The same group that is perceived lack of citizenship causes such concern to many. Whilst they are often token involvement in community regeneration projects, empirical research with children suggests they are capable of the same involvement as adults. Many of the barriers to adult participation may have ...

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