What are some common challenges of stakeholder engagement in landscape design?

1. Differing Stakeholder Priorities: Stakeholders may have varying priorities, goals, and interests for the landscape design, making it difficult to reach consensus.

2. Communication Barriers: Communication barriers, such as language or social/cultural differences, can make it challenging to engage all stakeholders effectively.

3. Engagement Fatigue: Stakeholders may become disenchanted with the design process if they feel their interests are not being considered or if they feel that their input is being ignored.

4. Resource Constraints: Constraints on resources such as time, budget, and personnel can make it difficult to fully engage all stakeholders.

5. Conflicting Interests: Competing interests of different stakeholders may lead to conflicts that can be difficult to resolve.

6. Lack of Expertise: A lack of expertise among stakeholders, including technical knowledge of landscape design, can make engagement difficult.

7. Stakeholder Resistance: Some stakeholders may be resistant to change or may feel threatened by the proposed landscape design, leading to pushback or apathy toward the design process.

8. Time Constraints: Stakeholder engagement requires time and effort, which may be a challenge for stakeholders who have competing priorities.

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