Participatory Planning in Urban Conservation and Regeneration: A Case Study of Amphawa Community

Abstract

The objective of this article is to examine participatory planning approach to urban conservation and regeneration in Amphawa Community, Thailand which comprises a series of interrelated projects. Action research procedure is adopted and various techniques for public participation are applied intensively throughout the planning process. “Amphawa Model,” the community conservation and regeneration model, is developed to help direct all strategies and policies. Urban conservation and regeneration in Amphawa Community is very successful, making it an excellent case study for urban conservation and regeneration planning at the local level.