Research on the Impact of Water Conservation Projects on the Economic, Leisure Environment and Ecological Development of Cities Under Extreme Climate Events

Tzu-Yun Lin, Chih-Cheng Lo, Jan-Wei Lin, Hsiao-Hsien Lin, Peng-Hui Liu and Chih-Chien Shen
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Tzu-Yun Lin: Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua City 500207, Taiwan, ROC
Chih-Cheng Lo: Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua City 500207, Taiwan, ROC
Jan-Wei Lin: ��Center for General Education Sports Administrative Organization, National Chi Nan University, Nantou County 54561, Taiwan, ROC
Hsiao-Hsien Lin: ��Department of Leisure Industry Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung City 41170, Taiwan, ROC
Peng-Hui Liu: �School of Physical Education, Jiaying University, Meizhou 514015, P. R. China
Chih-Chien Shen: �Institute of Physical Education and Health, Yulin Normal University, 1303 Jiaoyu East Rd., Yulin 537000, P. R. China

Water Economics and Policy (WEP), 2023, vol. 09, issue 04, 1-23

Abstract: This study examined the effect of water conservation projects on the economic and ecological development of a city from the perspective of different stakeholders. We used Xiling Gorge as a case study and recruited people in Yichang as the study respondents. The study was conducted using a mixed research method. Samples were collected and analyzed through fieldwork, a questionnaire survey, and structured interviews using intentional sampling and snowball sampling. The study revealed that modern water conservation projects could improve convenience by stabilizing water sources, increasing the government’s willingness to invest, and improving public infrastructure and transportation facilities. The projects can also lead to developing special products, creating business opportunities, raising awareness, and attracting young people to return to their hometowns. However, industries and projects cannot be differentiated because of the lack of funds for urban development, lack of necessary considerations in decision-making, and lack of entrepreneurial skills among the public. Additionally, population aging could lead to a labor shortage, which may prevent tourism areas from improving the quality of services and meeting the needs of tourists. Consequently, the perceptions of residents and tourists on the current state of economic, social, environmental, and ecological development in the village diverge.

Keywords: Water conservation projects; tourism impact; urban development; consumption intention; leisure environment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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