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From push to partnership: evolving public engagement strategies in pandemic-induced street experiments

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the evolution of public engagement strategies and their impact on pandemic-induced street experiments. Analysing 24 cases worldwide, it identifies three engagement structures: Push-Pull, Lean Push-Pull-Network, and Rich Push-Pull-Network. The first two structures revealed challenges, including public dissatisfaction with rapid, low-cost designs, limited governmental capacity to integrate feedback, and inadequate evaluation mechanisms. In contrast, the Rich Push-Pull-Network structure – characterized by two-way communication and participatory decision-making – significantly increased the likelihood of street experiment continuation, underscoring the crucial role of public engagement in co-creating inclusive and resilient urban design outcomes during and beyond crisis contexts.

Source: Journal of Urban Design

DOI: 10.1080/13574809.2025.2541957

Authors: Kristen J. Zhao, Guibo Sun

Institutions: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester School of Architecture, University of Manchester

Language: English

Topic: Urban Planning and Governance

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413985893

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