Community Preferences Research Articles

The Potential of Public Parks for Business Activity in An Urban Community

Apart from offering a positive impact on general well-being, public parks play critical roles in community and social. The previous study has always focused on the parks' effect on propertyvalues, which is quantifiable, but little is known about the profit-able value of public parks onthe urban community, particularly in the context of business activity. This research aimisto discover the potential of public parks for a business activity forthe community in Kuala Lumpur as a case study.Therefore, the research objectives are: i) To identify the attributes factors of business activity in public park, ii) To determine the types of business activity.The research employed a quantitative approach by distributing online questionnaires to the randomurban community. Significantly, 170 respondents have responded to thequestions based on the sampling method applied for the random size of the population. The findings show that park attributes are derived fromthe aspects of attracting the urban community to public parks and influencing business activitythrough community participation. The urban community prefers to have addedprogram value as part of the park's business activity while also recognizing the value ofpreserving passive activities by not over-commercializing the park. Thefindings also show that repurposing a public park as a business district can be innovative, butit takes preparation and a suitable system from the park's management.

Parental Knowledge of Appendicitis and Its Management Options Among Children of Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.

Despite decades of studies, appendicitis in children still presents several uncertainties regarding optimal treatment. To assess parental understanding of appendicitis, along with its risks and treatment, and to determine attitudes to operative and non-operative treatment of uncomplicated appendicitis. This is a cross-sectional study. The current study has targeted all parents who visited the pediatric outpatient departments or clinics at three different hospitals in Makkah and Jeddah City, including Maternity and Children Hospital (MCH) in Makkah, King Fahad Armed Force Hospital (KFAFH), and Saudi German Private Hospital (SGH) in Jeddah. Data was collected via an online Google form and was analyzed by using SPSS. A total of 408 subjects were involved in this study. The majority of them were females (74.5%); 25.5% weremales. Most of the study participants aged between 25 and 34 years. Our results found that the average knowledge score of the study population was 4.1±1.81 out of 11. Only 23.5%of them had good knowledge about appendicitis. More than half of the respondents identified the appendix as a part of the digestive system and most of the study population were aware of the currenttreatment for appendicitis, which is surgery (80.9%). Female participants and respondents who knew someone that has been treated for appendicitis were significantly associated with a better level of knowledge about appendicitis (P-values: 0.011 and 0.033, respectively). Moreover, we found that educational level significantly influenced preference for treatment with antibiotics and surgeryif appendicitis happened again (P-value: 0.049). The study population had poor knowledge of appendicitis and its management options. The highlighted criteria of self-reported relevance to parents should be addressed in all appendicitis counseling and consent. We advocate for the establishment of national public awareness campaigns, as well as increased research and clinical trials. Understanding lay views of treatment alternatives and efficacy will influence future approaches to appendicitis therapy by analyzing the community's preference for emerging treatment modalities and identifying future directions for patient-centered clinical trials.

Community benefit agreements for solar energy: Examining values, preferences and perceived benefits in the United States using a discrete choice experiment

Large-scale solar energy developments bring significant environmental and community benefits, but they can also impose negative impacts, particularly on host communities. Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) have emerged as a strategy to mitigate these adverse effects. This study examines community preferences regarding CBAs associated with large-scale solar farms. Our investigation focuses on two critical CBAs aspects: the choice between mandated or voluntary implementation and the preference for private or collective benefit distribution. Additionally, we explore how individual values shape community members' attitudes towards solar technology. Our findings reveal a clear preference within the surveyed community for privately distributing benefits over establishing a collective trust fund, and for voluntary implementation rather than government mandates. However, it is essential to recognize that the community is not monolithic and can be placed into three classes: a minority of solar-reluctant individuals (7.5 %), a significant solar-receptive group (24.2 %), and a substantial disengaged majority (68.3 %). Among these groups, the solar-receptive segment displays the most interest in private benefits; yet, they favor government-mandated agreements. Moreover, values play a significant role in shaping preferences within each group, with biospherism correlating with greater support for mandated, private benefits among respondents in the reluctant and receptive groups. Conversely, hedonistic values predict a greater inclination among the reluctant group to live further away from solar developments. Based on these findings, policies should prioritize voluntary, private benefit distribution while remaining adaptable to align with community preferences. Engaging community members in the decision-making can help tailor solutions that resonate with their values and preferences.

Parental support for free school lunches in Australian primary schools: associated factors and perceived barriers.

(1) To explore the feasibility of such programmes in Australia, this study examined parents' views on free school lunch provision. (2) To examine the associations between parents' demographic and personal characteristics and their support for free universal school lunches. An online cross-sectional survey of parents. Australia, April 2021. Seven hundred and eighty-seven parents took the survey. They had a mean age of 40. The respondents were predominantly female (95 %) and had a university degree (72 %). Fifty-three percentage of the respondents agreed that all students should have access to healthy and well-balanced, free school lunches. Parents were concerned about healthiness, catering, allergies and cost of school-provided school lunches. Ethnic background, universalism values and education levels were significantly associated with support for free school lunch provision. Non-native English-speaking parents were almost three times more likely to support free universal lunches in primary schools than their native English-speaking counterparts. Parents with higher universalism-concern values were more likely to endorse free lunches in primary school. However, the level of education was negatively associated with parents' support for free school lunches. The survey results highlight the complexity of parental views on free school lunch provision. Parents' concerns regarding lunches should be considered in developing school lunch programmes that meet the needs and preferences of diverse communities. These findings can be used to guide future primary school lunch provision initiatives.

Why is it important to address organisational vaccine literacy?

Abstract Starting with a quick recall from the definition of organizational HL and HL responsiveness, the concept of vaccine literacy will be unpacked. Individual vaccine literacy and organizational VL will be presented. In particular the new concept of organizational VL will be explained and opportunities for its application to the prison settings and to tailored healthcare approaches for migrant's health. We will remark that the suggested strategy by the two projects is provision of vaccine services, programs and information in ways that promote equitable access and engagement, that meet the diverse vaccine literacy needs and preferences of individuals, families and communities, and that support people to participate in decisions regarding their health. We need to move towards an organisation that takes charge of the complexity of needs and delivers the right performance/service not on the basis of differing accessibility (often determined by socio-economic variables that add discrimination and inequality to more or less well-expressed health needs), but on the correct assessment of the real socio-medical burden and, in so doing, contributes to reducing the gap that determinants such as citizenship or deprivation of liberty can so deeply produce.

Kuwait's circular prototype mosque design: a history and comprehensive evaluation

PurposeThis study evaluates the architectural status of circular prototype mosques in Kuwait. The argument is that the once dominant and powerful image of mosques is now merely a repetitive reproduction through the prototype scheme. The study focuses on the circular prototype design, which has been constructed in many of Kuwait's recent residential areas. It evaluates qualitatively the worshipers' experiences of these mosques.Design/methodology/approachThe research methodology is qualitative. The main question is how well the circular prototype mosques are received by worshipers and local communities. Various research methods were used, including walk-through survey and group interview with worshipers and semi-structured interview with key informants in Public Authority for Housing Welfare and Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Purposive sampling was chosen to select for key informants. Time-location sampling was selected for worshipers' group interview.FindingsCircular prototype presents several weaknesses. The community did not receive the circular design well as it deviates from the traditional and modern rectangular mosque design prevalent in Kuwait. This research highlights the importance of considering traditional design principles, community preferences and functional requirements while designing a mosque. It also emphasizes the need for an extensive evaluation of prototype designs to identify potential weaknesses before proceeding with the final design.Social implicationsIt is recommended that future mosque design projects in Kuwait consider traditional design principles; community preferences; and financial, functional and sustainability requirements. In addition, the findings of this study can be used to inform future mosque design projects in Kuwait and to ensure that they are functional, cost-effective and well received by the community.Originality/valueThis research provides an informative and comprehensive analysis of Kuwait's prototype mosque designs from the 1950s to the present day. It focuses on the current circular prototype, critically examining its advantages and disadvantages. This research is the first to evaluate the history and design improvements over the years. As such, this research offers invaluable information to those interested in Kuwait's religious architecture and cultural history.

Conflict and alignment on aquaculture among Californian communities

Expanding sustainable aquaculture, particularly marine aquaculture, has been increasingly discussed as a pathway for meeting growing seafood demands while reducing the environmental cost of production, including within the United States. California, the state with the largest economy, population, and seafood demand, plays a large role in the domestic seafood landscape and is currently re-evaluating policy and practices toward sustainable aquaculture through the development of a state Aquaculture Action Plan (AAP). To inform the development of the plan, we surveyed California interest groups and community members with association or knowledge of marine aquaculture to understand sentiment around current and future aquaculture in the state, both positive and negative. Specifically, we conducted surveys and a scenario exercise with a representative focus group (“in-person” group) and a broader community of others engaged in marine aquaculture (“survey” group). Participants spanned aquaculturists, commercial fishers, government agency representatives, environmental NGO advocates, academics and tribal members. We found people generally preferred California farms to focus on expanding seaweed and bivalve production, and not land-based finfish or crustaceans; simultaneously, people tended to show a strong preference for local production to fill the seafood production-consumption gap in the state. Notably, the preference of our respondents for the type of seafood to be farmed is in conflict with broader consumer preferences, as California residents (and the U.S generally) predominantly consume shrimp and fish. In support of the broader sentiment of developing locally accessible seafood, both groups expressed a strong preference for increased production to be from small farms and distributed locally. Adoption of local aquaculture products would likely be facilitated by programs that increase traceability and labeling of seafood within the state. We found consensus among groups that aquaculture is important in the state and national seafood sector now and will become more important in the future. Finally, there was strong preference in our study against reliance on foreign imports, a mismatch with the current trade landscape. In sum, our work highlights areas of alignment and contention within key interest groups for the future direction of and vision for marine aquaculture in California. California may be at an inflection point for marine aquaculture, and the success or failure of efforts to expand aquaculture will likely rest on how well policy can respond to the input and preferences of key communities and interest groups.

PUBLIC PREFERENCES ON FACTORS AFFECTING MAQASHID SHARIAH-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES IN ACEH PROVINCE

Health development is a development effort in the health sector that aims to achieve optimal health status. The Aceh government, through special autonomy rights, carries out the development of the health sector through health insurance which is named the sharia-based Aceh Health Insurance (JKA) managed by the Social Security Administration (BPJS) to meet the health needs of all Acehnese people so that the objectives of Maqashid shariah are achieved, namely benefit. This study aims to determine the community's preference for factors that affect Maqasid Shariah-based health services in Aceh. This research approach is quantitative, using the method of statistical analysis of the structural equation model based on partial least squares. This study indicates a statistically significant effect on the variables of socialization intensity, accessibility of information, availability of facilities and infrastructure for the services of health insurance participants at a significant level of 10%. Based on the Acehnese people's preferences, both facilities and infrastructure are important factor in running health insurance services.

Rights based approaches to forest landscape restoration; learning from the Indian forest policy experience

Secure rights and tenure are considered essential components for socially just forest landscape restoration (FLR). Through a content analysis of India's forest policies, we identify enabling factors and challenges for rights based FLR. We discuss the practical implications of these enabling factors and barriers for FLR in India using evidence from the literature. We find that policies like the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the Panchayat Extension of Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act support rights based FLR by providing communities with secure forest management rights and ownership of forest products. However, other policies, such as the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, can act antagonistically and weaken community rights in FLR. From our analysis, we draw three key lessons for rights based FLR in India and globally. First, there is a need to identify and resolve conflicts among forest policies that undermine rights and affect community participation in FLR. Second, policies must go beyond providing a potential for claiming rights and make claiming rights actionable in practice. Third, there is a need for a greater focus on promoting FLR mechanisms that allow communities to participate in FLR decision-making with their full set of recognised rights, including in the design of FLR activities that align with community preferences and needs.

Data Analysis of the Wordle Game: Insights and Predictive Models Based on Twitter Data

In 2022, the game "Wordle" gained immense popularity worldwide as players faced the challenge of guessing a five-letter word within six attempts, accompanied by feedback. This paper presents an extensive analysis of "Wordle" based on data mined from Twitter during the period from January 7 to December 31, 2022. The primary objective is to explore the game's dynamics and player engagement comprehensively.To achieve this, a sophisticated time-series model was developed to effectively track the fluctuation in the number of players. The model highlights an initial upward trend, reaching its peak on February 3, followed by a gradual decline and eventual stabilization, reflecting the sustained allure of the game. Additionally, this paper leveraged an XGBoost model to predict the distribution of player attempts, exhibiting remarkable accuracy, particularly for attempts ranging from three to six. This research demonstrates the powerful impact of data science in decoding intricate game dynamics and player behavior. Moreover, it emphasizes the fusion of gaming, data analytics, and social media as an exciting frontier for future research. The study's findings provide valuable insights into the gaming community's preferences and the underlying mechanisms that drive user engagement in digital gaming platforms.

Preferences for CPSTF-Recommended Intervention Approaches for Increasing Cancer Screening Among Screen-Eligible Adults in Zuni Pueblo, USA

We identified preferences toward Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)-recommended intervention approaches among screen-eligible Zuni Pueblo members in New Mexico, USA and assessed if there were significant differences in those preferences, with the goal of informing the selection of intervention approaches for use in the Zuni Pueblo. We utilize data from a population-based survey (n = 280) focused on 15 CPSTF-recommended intervention approaches designed to improve screening for cervical, breast, and/or colorectal cancer screening. Model-adjusted results suggest some intervention approaches garnered significantly higher support than others. We offer six, data-driven recommendations for consideration by public health practitioners as they endeavor to improve cancer prevention in the Zuni Pueblo. This study provides a replicable model for other public health practitioners and health services researchers to incorporate community preferences in community-level intervention approach selection.

Rare methanotrophs adapt to broader environmental gradients than abundant methanotrophs in the riparian zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir

AbstractSoil communities are intricately linked to ecosystem functioning. Uncovering the responses of rare and abundant taxa to environmental change is vital for understanding methanotrophic community assembly and ecosystem function. It is unclear what the proportions of the different taxa are in riparian soil and how environmental change may impact these, and thereby affect the structure and assembly of different communities. Considering both abundant and rare taxa, we investigated environmental thresholds and phylogenetic signals related to the ecological preferences of methanotrophic communities under complex environmental gradients, and explore the factors that influence their assembly. It has ecological significance for predicting how communities will gather in response to changing environmental conditions. It was found that methanotrophs had different ecological network patterns across land‐use types, with the network complexity of abundant taxa being higher in grasslands and woodlands than that of rare taxa. Different ecological preference thresholds and phylogenetic signals were observed between abundant and rare subcommunities in the riparian zone, with rare taxa possessing potentially broader environmental adaptation capabilities. Rare taxa were phylogenetically clustered closer together than abundant taxa. The assembly of abundant taxa was dominated by stochastic processes, whereas the assembly of rare taxa was dominated by deterministic processes. Soil pH played an important role in regulating the balance between the assembly processes of abundant and rare subcommunities. The deterministic assembly of rare taxa and the stochastic assembly of abundant taxa increased with pH values. We revealed the complexity of a co‐occurring ecological network, identified the mediators of methanotrophic community assembly, and examined the adaptability of rare and abundant methanotrophic species to different environmental gradients. These findings indicate that it is possible to predict the generation and maintenance of methanotrophic community diversity by studying how methanotrophs will respond to environmental changes in the riparian zone during vegetation restoration projects.

Examining Occupant-Comfort Responses to Indoor Humidity Ratio in Conventional and Vernacular Dwellings: A Rural Indian Case Study

Optimum indoor humidity is often associated with comfort and overall well-being. Occupant comfort is often evaluated with a focus on “thermal comfort” using the PMV (predicted mean vote), PDD (predicted percentage of dissatisfied), and adaptive thermal comfort models. Humidity-determined comfort parameters, like skin and respiratory comfort, are well acknowledged in the scientific community, but strangely not considered for indoor comfort computations. This study proposes a new computational approach for describing and evaluating humidity-related skin comfort in buildings using skin temperature, evaporative loss, and skin wettedness as critical parameters. The Development and validation of the computational model was demonstrated through a case study in a rural Indian context. The case study involves real-time monitoring of indoor environmental parameters and humidity-determined occupant comfort votes recorded through a novel aggregated humidity comfort vote method. The simulation results were compared with the community comfort/health survey. It was observed that, even at neutral skin temperatures, an increase in skin wettedness increases the thermal sensation vote. Clothing varies according to gender, community, and personal preferences, influencing physiological parameters which determine comfort. The acceptable humidity ratio was found to be in the range of 17.4 to 22.6 g-wv/kg-da for Indian participants. Including humidity-related comfort parameters in building simulation tools would aid in selecting building materials for improved indoor comfort.

STUDI PEMETAAN PEMBENTUKAN RUANG KOMUNAL PADA LAPANGAN LUMINTANG, DENPASAR-BALI

The field of architecture has experienced spectacular developments over the years. This is because in the Public open space is a concept of space to accommodate people from all walks of life and backgrounds, in the sense that public open space must also consider the existence of people with disabilities. Community activity is one of the factors that can affect the utilization and sustainability of green open space. High community activity in green open space can increase community participation in the management and maintenance of green open space, so that green open space can be healthier and sustainable. However, uncontrolled community activities can cause damage to green open space, so it needs good management so that community activities can be directed, especially in the formation of communal spaces. The purpose of this study is to formulate community preferences in terms of community involvement in the green open space area in Denpasar, to formulate the factors that influence the formation of communal spaces in public open spaces in Denpasar City, as well as to study and visualize the mapping of communal spaces that occur in green open spaces. in Denpasar. The steps taken to realize this research are Determining Community Preferences in Communities to find out the preferences of the community as a community in choosing activities to use public open spaces in Denpasar City. Then proceed with the identification of the factors that influence the formation of communal space, followed by the identification of Behavioral Setting and Behavioral Mapping to conduct a study of the behavioral setting and mapping that occur as a result of community activities and public space to produce a mapping of communal space in public space as a visualization of patterns and forms of communal spaces that occur in public spaces in the city of Denpasar.

Understanding the community in community microgrids: A conceptual framework for better decision-making

A community microgrid comes with the introduction of non-conventional distributed renewable energy infrastructure, affecting the behaviour of community members and their relationship with energy. The aspects of ownership, trust, collaboration and its often-discursive structure will be reflected in the cultural and social factors, such as norms and values in a community. The success of specific community microgrids is widely dependent on the community's ability to engage in various activities connected to the microgrid installation and operation. This paper conceptualises existing literature on community microgrids, focusing on the representation and inclusion of community preferences, needs and behaviour across the development stages. From this analysis, a conceptual-theoretical framework is proposed based on social capital theory for identifying community characteristics to determine key needs and considerations for microgrid adoption. The framework is divided into four components: social capital, community capability, community type and microgrid impact. Social capital, including its dimensions such as structural, cognitive, and relational capital forms the foundation of the framework and serves to evaluate the community capability and determine its type, which in turn affects its impact on the community microgrid. Finally, we present an initial step in operationalising our conceptual framework as a practical tool to guide further research in the development of community microgrids. Ultimately, this research can benefit both academia and industry by providing a comprehensive and practical approach to understanding the importance of social factors in community microgrid success.

Performing social policy diffusion: Reflections on agents as social protection policy entrepreneurs in Africa

A growing literature explains the diffusion of social protection policies and, in particular, cash transfer programmes throughout Africa since the early 2000s as a paradigmatic policy transfer process. Most contributions emphasise the central role of transnational development agencies in this process, which is typically characterised as ‘donor-driven’. This article argues that individual agents, notably consultants who were commissioned by agencies to perform various roles in persuading African governments to introduce social protection, played a dual role insofar as many also shaped the positions of the agencies that hired them. They achieved both by deploying a range of influencing strategies associated with policy entrepreneurship, such as rhetorical persuasion, demonstration, and advocacy events. Other tactics, identified by the author from in-depth interviews conducted with 26 influential agents, include ‘piggybacking’, ‘Trojan horse’, and ‘accelerator events’. Although these agents believe in the value of their work, some expressed concern about their role in driving policy changes in African countries that appear to reflect the ideas and preferences of the international community, rather than aligning with the policy priorities of national governments.

Community Trust, Attitudes and Preferences Related to Participation in Cancer Research in South Carolina.

African American adults have the highest mortality rate for most cancers in the United States, and meaningful, community-driven research is needed to inform optimal strategies for addressing these disparities. Unfortunately, research mistrust, often driven by historical inequities, is well-documented among African Americans.This study explored trust, attitudes, and preferences regarding participation in cancer research activities among primarily African American and other medically underserved communities in South Carolina from August 2020 to December 2021. Trust was measured using the Trust in Medical Researchers Scale (TMRS).The mean TMRS score for all study participants (N = 179) was 26.54 (SD 7.57) out of 48 (maximum possible score). Significant differences in mean values of the TMRS scores were only observed for gender (p = 0.0056) and race (p < 0.0001), with White participants and males reporting higher levels of trust in medical researchers. Overall, 52.5% of participants were somewhat likely or likely to volunteer to participate in a cancer research opportunity, with White participants (73.81%) being more likely to participate in cancer research compared to African American participants (45.74%) (p = 0.0054). Furthermore, participants were most willing to provide saliva (80.85%) and urine samples (80.85%), new blood samples (60.64%), stool samples (54.26%), medical records or laboratory results (52.13%) and least willing to allow left-over blood, tissue, or other fluids from medical procedures to be used for research (50%).These results provide evidence of the need for concerted programmatic efforts to build trust in cancer researchers, particularly among females and African American adults.

Clinical trial participation among underserved communities: Insights from the Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance

BackgroundDiverse, equitable and inclusive participation in clinical research is needed to ensure evidence-based clinical practice and lessen disparities in health outcomes. Yet, clinical trial participation remains critically low in minoritized communities, particularly among Blacks. The Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance against COVID-19 Disparities (LA-CEAL) was launched in response to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black Louisianans to understand community barriers and preferences and increase inclusive participation in research. This study aims to understand perceptions regarding COVID-19 trial participation among underrepresented Louisianans. MethodsA rapid assessment integrating cross-sectional, surveys among federally qualified health center (FQHC) patients and community residents, and focus group discussions (FGDs) from community representatives was conducted in 2020-2021. Factors and perceptions underlying trial participation were identified using logistic regression models and thematic analyses, respectively. ResultsQuantitative findings (FQHC: N=908, mean age=46.6 years, 66.4% Black; community: N=504, mean age=54.2 years, 93.7% Black) indicated that 0.9% and 3.6%, respectively, ever participated in a COVID-19 trial. Doctors/Healthcare providers were most trusted (FQHC=55.1%; community=59.3%) sources of information about trials. Advancing age was associated with increased odds of being very willing to participate (ORFQHC=1.03, 95% CI 1.02-1.05; ORCommunity=1.02, 95% CI 1.00-1.04). Qualitative data (6 FGDs, 29 attendees) revealed limited awareness, experimentation/exploitation-based fears, and minimal racial/ethnic representation among trialists as barriers to participation. ConclusionCOVID-19 trial participation rates were low in our sample. Altruism was a key facilitator to participation; fear, mistrust, and low awareness were predominant barriers. Community-centered approaches, engaging informed providers and trusted community members, may facilitate inclusive trial participation.

Digging in? Migration preferences in communities affected by climate change — evidence from Bangladesh

We analyse unique survey data on the migration intentions of 400 households in two extremely climate exposed communities in coastal Bangladesh. The results show that few households in these areas expect to relocate elsewhere over the coming 5-year period. Surprisingly, households that have experienced environmental shocks do not express higher migration intentions or expectations of future shocks. These results hold controlling for variables reflecting household constraints, vulnerability, and coping capacity, and likely reflects the population remaining in the region being a highly selected sample whose preferences for mobility are low and remain limited in the face of environmental shocks. Moreover, an embedded discrete choice experiment shows that shock-exposed households are less likely to move in scenarios of worse future environmental conditions. We argue that this is hard to explain through selection or increased resilience alone, and may instead reflect preference change among shock-exposed households that have chosen to remain. Our results suggest that in contexts of ongoing exposure to climate shocks, migration may over time become an increasingly unimportant adaptation strategy in affected areas.

Comparative analysis of local adaptation processes in the future across peri-urban India to support transformations to sustainability

Peri-urban transformations in emerging economies like India demand scientific attention given their impact on global environmental change processes. Some studies examine past or ongoing peri-urban adaptation processes, but insight into future adaptation needs and aspirations of peri-urban communities is lacking. Also, it is unknown how the high degree of informality that characterizes peri-urban areas, interacts with formal institutions to shape or enable more sustainable adaptation pathways. This study addresses these scientific gaps, using an existing typology of adaptation processes to investigate plausible future adaptation pathways in three peri-urban villages in India, near Pune, Hyderabad, and Kolkata cities. On-site field research followed by a Delphi-study were used to develop normative adaptation pathways for livelihood and household water use with local actors. The pathways represent development trajectories and adaptation strategies over the next 15 years in the livelihood and household water sectors. Pathways data was thereafter analyzed and compared in terms of drivers of vulnerability and opportunity, adaptation processes, and formal and informal institutions. Our ex-ante study identifies general and context specific drivers of vulnerability and opportunity shaping different peri-urban transformations. Results reveal similarities in future drivers, whose impact on peri-urban livelihoods and household water is context dependent. This comparative analysis contributes a deeper understanding of future adaptation needs by highlighting patterns in locally preferred adaptation processes for different drivers and water-use sectors. This normative understanding reveals preferences of local communities who are otherwise marginalized from decision-making arenas. A combination of adaptation processes will be needed to respond to the various drivers, only some of which are achievable through informal institutions. Formal government intervention will be essential for stimulating innovation, intensification, and revitalization forms of adaptation. Institutional adjustments will be key to shaping local agency and future adaptive capacity away from a business-as-usual trajectory.