Mapping and Assessing Effective Participatory Planning Processes for Urban Green Spaces in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Diverse Communities

Yiwen Cui, Morten Gjerde and Bruno Marques ()
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Yiwen Cui: Te Kura Waihanga-School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
Morten Gjerde: Department of Architecture & Planning, Norwegian University of Science & Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
Bruno Marques: Te Kura Waihanga-School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 9, 1-18

Abstract: The multicultural landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand presents a rich tapestry of diversity and community needs, underscoring an imperative for inclusive participatory planning processes. This paper presents findings from an investigation of the challenges and opportunities inherent in community engagement initiatives, particularly within the context of New Zealand’s major ethnic groups, including New Zealand European, Māori, Chinese, and Pasifika. Drawing from the importance of community participation in reshaping public open spaces, this research addressed the gap in understanding which participatory planning processes are most effective across diverse cultural groups. To investigate the effectiveness of various approaches to community engagement, this research involved focus groups from the Wellington suburbs of Newtown and Porirua, utilising both on-site and online meetings. The findings identify the most effective participation processes for planning public open spaces in relation to each ethnicity. Correlations between participant preferences and their unique cultural backgrounds were assessed. In addition, the least effective participation methods along with several relatively effective participation methods are discussed. By highlighting engagement methods that can foster inclusivity, equity, and a sense of community, this research advances a collective goal of building a more cohesive and effective society for all its inhabitants.

Keywords: participatory planning process; effectiveness; focus groups; cultural diversity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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