Web 2.0 has fundamentally expanded the technological possibilities for participation. E-participation, i.e. participation based on information and communication technology, offers a new, additional opportunity to involve the population in decision-making processes.
In order to highlight the opportunities and limits of online participation, a basic study on e-participation in the field of urban and district development was developed. Based on the analysis of case studies from German-speaking countries, the report formulates 12 tips for the implementation of e-participation processes.