Affiliation:
1. Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) Centre Urbanisation Culture et Société 385R. Sherbrooke E. Montréal H2X 1E3 QC Canada
Abstract
AbstractMunicipalities are often considered to be places of innovation. However, certain issues, such as 5G, suggest that the municipal level of government is hampered by challenges. In this article, we present the results of a survey of 220 respondents from 54 different municipalities of various sizes, alongside a media press review. We show that 5G is indicative of the challenges pertaining to multi‐level governance, the presence of a significant information deficit as well as the clout of the private sector in public planning. These findings call on us to examine municipal governance and the relevance of creating intermunicipal cooperation.