Process and User Evaluation of a Social Experiment for the Utilization of a Local River Space

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Small-scale, short-term social experiments are an effective method for identifying user needs and operational challenges to guide the future development and management of local river spaces without compromising their existing environmental appeal. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Emi Nochiyama; Daisuke Watanabe

doi:10.11361/reportscpij.25.2_438

September 9, 2026Toshi keikaku hokokushu/Toshi keikaku houkokushuuOpen Access

Process and User Evaluation of a Social Experiment for the Utilization of a Local River Space

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Examine the implementation process, spatial design, actual usage patterns, and user evaluations of a temporary public stay space established along an urban river.
Conducted a short-term social experiment utilizing a municipal single-day terrace revetment permit along the Oyoko River.
Assessed implementation procedures, physical spatial arrangements, visitor presence, and qualitative user evaluations.
Visitors rated the riverside greenery and quiet atmosphere highly, indicating that space activation must preserve baseline environmental amenities.
Short-term, small-scale social experiments proved effective for identifying user demand and operational challenges prior to permanent site development.

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Field experiment reveals strong appreciation for calm riverside environments among local visitors, indicating that small-scale trials effectively inform permanent urban waterfront development.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa51e9d327956e4761f8752 https://doi.org/10.11361/reportscpij.25.2_438

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