Peterson, Nicole2013-02-262013-02-262012-12https://hdl.handle.net/1794/12630Examining committee: Richard Margerum, chair, Gerardo SandovalPublic participation in community and regional planning is both imperative and problematic. Recent statistics reveal that the percentage of public participation in US planning is diminutive, as only 16% of Americans say they have been engaged in planning efforts (Farmer, Aug-Sept 2012) The American Planning Association conducted a survey in March 2012 that was meant to highlight the community priorities of American citizens and planners in addressing the public sentiments in current planning efforts.en-USrights_reservedOther