The pros and cons of having residents vote on a design scheme

IS doing two schemes that residents vote on the right approach?

Pros:

1.     Involvement of residents: By allowing the residents to vote on the design schemes, they feel involved in the decision-making process, which can increase satisfaction and reduce resistance to change.

2.     Diversity of ideas: When two design schemes are presented, it provides residents with diverse options to choose from. This can result in a more creative and unique renovation project.

3.     Transparency: Allowing residents to vote on the design scheme can increase transparency in the decision-making process, and make them feel that their opinions matter.

Cons:

1.     Conflict and disagreements: When there are multiple design schemes, it can lead to disagreements among residents about which scheme to choose. This can cause delays and conflicts that can negatively impact the renovation project.

2.     Time-consuming: Presenting multiple design schemes, voting, and collecting feedback can be a time-consuming process. This can delay the renovation project, and increase its cost.

3.     Bias: The voting process may not always be fair, and some residents may be biased towards a specific design scheme for personal or other reasons.

Overall, allowing residents to vote on the design scheme for a renovation project can have both advantages and disadvantages. The decision to do so should be based on careful consideration of the project's unique circumstances and the potential impact on the residents and the renovation's cost and timeline.