The widespread use of the Internet by the general public has implications for these collaborative planning efforts, leading to increased participation by the public while decreasing the amount of time it takes to debate more controversial planning decisions.
Avalikkuse interneti kasutamise laialdane levik on nõudnud selliseid koostööl põhinevaid pingutusi, mis on suurendanud avalikku kaasamist, samal ajal kui on lühenenud aeg, mis kulub planeeringute vastuoluliste otsuste üle vaidlemisele.