Method of empowerment based on changes in consciousness in park creation and management activities with public participation

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to clarify the method of empowerment based on changes in consciousness in park creation and management activities with public participation. Empowerment is defined as the process of changing participants’ consciousness about a series of events and its external factors. As a result of using Trajectory Equifinality Model, it was important to create a process from the enjoyment of activities to fostering independence such as motivation and sense of responsibility, to higher consciousness such as introspection on activities. In addition, it was important to raise awareness from understanding the park and the area to expectations, and to support for building relationships with people such as activity members and experts.