Monitoring par oring participat ticipatory approaches in Mediterr oaches in Mediterranean water anean waterfront
developments (El Mina, Lebanon; Alexandria, Egypt; and Antalya,
Turkey)
Abstract
Abstract
Public participation is an important tool for communities to influence development decisions for public
spaces in general and waterfronts in particular. In coastal cities, waterfronts are an important touristic
attraction and are affected by social and economic issues. Users’ activities and responsiveness to
waterfront projects are affected by the development types and methods. This study is part of ongoing
research aiming to evaluate the participatory approach methods in the waterfronts of Mediterranean cities.
It examines three coastal cities that have developed differently based on sustainable development studies.
This study is a top–down approach that investigates the applied phases and methods of participation and
evaluates these involvements after comparison with the preferred phases and methods. This paper uses
qualitative and quantitative methods, which are based on analysis of social studies about participation
priorities. It uses methods such as documentation, lengthy interviews and questionnaires with visitors. The
outcome of this research proves the need for application of participatory approaches in Mediterranean
cities.
Keywords
Community participation, waterfront spaces, Mediterranean countries, participatory approach
Coauthor(s)
Mary Felix, Nabil Mohareb, Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi
Journal/Conference Information
BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development,DOI: https://digitalcommons.bau.edu.lb/csdjournal/vol1/iss2/5, ISSN: 2664-9446, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Pages Range: 1-10,