The use of participatory planning can produce all of the following benefits EXCEPT:
A) increase commitment of people for planning.
B) increase conflict over scarce resources.
C) increase acceptance of chosen alternatives.
D) increase creativity in planning.
E) increase information available for planning.

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Participatory planning generally aims to reduce conflict by involving various stakeholders in the decision-making process, thereby increasing commitment, acceptance, creativity, and information available for planning. It does not inherently increase conflict over scarce resources; instead, it seeks to mitigate such conflicts through collaboration and consensus-building.

The Use of Participatory Planning Can Produce All of the Following