The role of computer simulation tools in improving the quality of life in small settlements of the Czech Republic

Abstract

The paper addresses the problem of low participation of residents of small settlements in the territorial planning processes. Low participation causes dissatisfaction with democracy in local government and decreases the quality of life. The paper presents a solution which consists in the use of computer simulation tools to increase the level of knowledge of the persons concerned, which makes the effect of increased participation. This hypothesis was confirmed experimentally by our project in settlements of Central Bohemia.