Citizen participation in urban planning

The diploma thesis is devoted to the process of public involvement in urban renewal projects. Based on available citizen participation and social movement theoretical concepts I analyze three cases of local civic associations' engagement in Prague municipal districts urban renewal projects. In case studies I describe thoroughly three selected cases and analyze the public involvement process, both by municipal authorities and local civic associations. The emphasis is on uniqueness of these specific cases, although even comparison of the cases based on preselected criteria is presented. Last but not least I made analysis of involved local civic associations. KEY WORDS Urban planning, citizen participation, local civic association