Current Opportunities
Find out about current public participation opportunities.
Public Participation
Public Participation is any process that involves the public in problem solving or decision-making and uses public input to help make decisions. It promotes sustainable decision-making by providing participants with the information they need to be involved in a meaningful way, and it communicates to participants how their input affects the decision.
There are four areas where we require community engagement or public participation and where you can meaningfully contribute:
- Policies
- Planning
- Projects and initiatives
- Service level changes
The City of Red Deer’s public participation program is guided by the International Association of Public Participation’s (IAP2) principles, and Council has adopted the IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum as a tool for determining the appropriate level of public participation.
Public Hearings
A Public Hearing is City Council’s opportunity to hear from anyone who is affected by a proposed bylaw.
Past Projects
View information on past public participation projects.