Towards an effective participatory process for a sustainable urban waterfront development

During the early time of waterfront development, public only paid little attention to this area, but after a series urban revitalization success story, people are starting reclaim their waterfront. Two main values economy and environment always competing over waterfront’s future land-use pattern. Citizen participation in an development is believed hold significant importance since addressed for citizens’ prosperity. However, strong does not necessarily guarantee development. This paper attempts figure out what best scenario make involvement planning process contribute successful sustainable Four city stories that represent different cultures were examined here understand extent participatory contributed environment, economy, social values. The findings from case studies reconstructed develop model aimed accommodate interest without compromising other Citizens invited discussions at initial phase. Next, evaluation method was proposed come up with guideline would guide latter