Reflection on Strategic Intervention

community engagements while others could not because of lockdowns and tightened restrictions.however, We tried other alternatives, such as interviews and online surveys to recognize issues from the stakeholders’ of point of view. we found it helpful if all stakeholders could participate in this process in groups.

We tried to find out how working as a group can help us to think outside the box. A clear example of this would be receiving different impressions from team members from different backgrounds. We learned that something that appears obvious to the writer might seem confusing to others. It is really important to understand where more elaboration is needed on the statements and every person might interpret them inaccurately if enough clarification is not provided. Even though there are similarities between the issues each case study might have, the solution to every issue is different in a distinct context.

Reflection on strategic intervention

After finding out the major problem in the specific area through need assessment on each case study area , the group members developed strategies for the intervention through which the prioritized problem can be solved. We got a valuable insight that categorizing the intervention into short term and long term is a strategy which could help urban planners to conquer the problems by dividing. one one hand , it helps to realistically plan what can be achieved in a short period of time to alleviate the issues of the community which in this way creativity becomes an inescapable option.

On the other hand, the decision made during this process is sometimes challenged by individual or institutional interest. For instance, when one facility is recommended to be moved to somewhere else or when certain activity is banned due to its negative effect in the long run, individuals with high interest could be against the proposal while other majority marginalized or low -income community agrees. Therefore, we learned that each and every stakeholders, who affects or can be affected by the project, should be identified and revised when necessary and creating awareness with stakeholders so that they develop a common interest rather than individual interest is necessary for the success of the proposal. In this process also, Both spatial and non-spatial interventions were carried out.

All in all, apart from the lessons learned and challenges faced during fieldwork, we have had a good team spirit regardless of where we are and the group members helped each other at any needed moment which facilitates sharing an experience.