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Screenplanner: A new way to engage the public in the planning process

Year: 2026

Type: dissertation

Abstract: This Master’s Project argues that narrative film is an underutilized but highly effective tool for increasing the public’s understanding of planning. It introduces Screenplanner, a structured, web-based resource designed to help planners select, analyze, and deploy films as a means of community engagement. Rather than advocating for specific planning outcomes, Screenplanner seeks to improve the public’s ability to understand, evaluate, and meaningfully participate in planning processes.

Source: Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

DOI: 10.17615/krzh-2836

Author: Geist, Elijah

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Urban Planning and Governance

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7153232365

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