The representativeness of neighbourhood associations in Toronto and Vancouver.

ABSTRACT: Neighbourhood associations are major players in urban politics throughout North American cities and increasingly are becoming a political force in other parts of the world. However, while there is a rich and well-developed literature on the role played by neighbourhood associations in urban politics, few studies examine whether their membership reflects the socio-demographic composition and interests of the broader public. This paper addresses this gap in the literature using survey data from voters conducted during the Vancouver and Toronto 2018 municipal elections. We compare the responses of participants who identify as members of neighbourhood associations (or their equivalents) with those of the broader voting public. We find that members of neighbourhood associations in both cities a

SUBMITTER: Moore AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8422590 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature