Socioeconomic planning crucial for avoiding community impacts in industrial siting.
The article discusses how considering social and economic factors early in the process of choosing where to build industrial projects can help avoid problems later on. By looking at these factors from the start, communities can be better prepared for any negative impacts and solutions can be found before it's too late. The researchers suggest a model for including socioeconomic factors in the decision-making process for industrial projects. This approach can lead to better planning and more balanced outcomes for everyone involved.