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This book analyses of public participation in the different development stages of urban renewal in Macao. Three types of participation are summarized from practice, analyzed their characteristics. And then develops a framework and a set of standards of participation quality evaluation that are applicable to Macao. Through a case study of public consultation meeting on Macao Urban Renewal Legal System, the participation quality of government-led public participation was evaluated. Finally, the applicability of the evaluation framework and standards was discussed. This book enriches the existing theories, and it provides new experience and the cases of public participation in urban renewal. Public participation in a new local context with multicultural and strong social connections was discussed. It builds the systems theoretical foundation on this field in Macao. It is a useful book for graduate students and the researcher in the academic field of urban renewal or urban governance to understand the public participation in urban renewal theory. This book can provide references for the government, associations, and private individuals to initiate and carry out public participation activities. It could provide decision-makers and researchers in Macao a reference for the quality evaluation of public participation.
List of contents
Chapter1.-Introduction.- Chapter2.-Literature review.- Chapter3.-Public participation in the different development stages of urban renewal in Macau.- Chapter4.-Types and Characteristics of Public Participation in Urban Renewal of Macau.- Chapter5.-Evaluation Framework for Public Participation in Urban Renewal.- Chapter6.-Quality Evaluation of Government led Public Participation in Urban Renewal The case of the public consultation meeting on the Macau Urban Renewal Legal System.- Chapter7.-Conclusion.
About the author
Xiaoyi Yan, Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Design, is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Innovation and Design, City University of Macao. Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Industrial Design from China Academy of Art. Ph.D. from City University of Macao. Dr. Yan's research interests and creative activities focus on urban renewal and public participation, and product innovation design. Dr. Yan is the principal investigator for serval research projects funded by Macao Foundation. She is also the research member for Joint Scientific Research Project Funding by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund, and serval research projects funded.
