Virtual cities as a tool for democratization in developing countries
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An analysis of a specific kind of information and communication technologies (ICTs)-related urban initiatives regarding the role of virtual cities in improving democratic participation in cities of the developing world is presented. The examination of the virtual cities phenomenon in Lima, Peru, is useful to acknowledge some interesting urban trends and to point up some of the difficulties and potentials linked to the use of virtual cities as a democratization tool.
Publication Name: Knowledge Technology & Policy
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0897-1986
Year: 2005
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Building the virtual city: Public participation through e-democracy
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A series of technologies is developed that enables planning information to be disseminated to affected citizens so that professionals and politicians can engage with stakeholders in realizing more effective plans. The main idea is based on the 'virtual city', a digital representation, using a variety of software and multimedia, made interactively over the web.
Publication Name: Knowledge Technology & Policy
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0897-1986
Year: 2005
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Building the virtual city: Public participation through e-democracy
Article Abstract:
A series of technologies is developed that enables planning information to be disseminated to affected citizens so that professionals and politicians can engage with stakeholders in realizing more effective plans. The main idea is based on the 'virtual city', a digital representation, using a variety of software and multimedia, made interactively over the web.
Publication Name: Knowledge Technology & Policy
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0897-1986
Year: 2005
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