Public participation allows residents and other stakeholders to share their concerns, suggestions, and priorities before development decisions are finalized. Community members may provide useful information about local problems involving roads, water, healthcare, education, employment, or other services. During this process, a county integrated development plan can incorporate relevant community feedback into broader development priorities and proposed projects. Public consultations can take different forms, including meetings, written submissions, stakeholder forums, or other officially recognized engagement methods. Involving residents can also improve transparency because communities have an opportunity to understand proposed development activities. Their feedback can help planners identify priorities that are important to people in different parts of the county.