Development of methods and practices of virtual reality as a tool for participatory urban planning: a case study of Vilnius City as an example for improving environmental, social and energy sustainability

Table 1 Basic phases of public participation as regulated by the Planning Law of Lithuania

Type of plan/time span for procedures	General plan	Special plan
Information for citizens about planning procedures	Immediately	Immediately
Information for citizens about planning procedures	Letters to owners, residents, companies	Letters to owners of neighbouring and planned plots
Getting acquainted with plan	1 month	20 working days
Public exhibition time	15 working days	10 working days
Public meeting	10 working days in advance	10 working days in advance
Complains accepted from public	1 month	1 month

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