| Summary: | 碩士 === 逢甲大學 === 都市計畫與空間資訊學系 === 107 === Water is the source of life, which is why most early human settlements were built close to rivers. Although water resource is critical, the flooding of rivers is life-threating, which prompts people to become mindful of flood prevention. This culminates in the construction of concrete embankments that are disastrous to local ecology. Climate change, improved quality of life, and rising public participation has recently changed people’s perception of river; people have started to seek intimate contact with water and nature, thus giving rise to a multitude of recreational and cultural waterfront activities, as well as more places for people to relax and unwind.
The planning and design of river projects involves not only the landscape elements of the waterfront, but also the participation of the public and the design team; both aspects are vital to the overall quality of a river. However, most planning and design consultants do not have the capacity for both aspects. Therefore, the planning and design are often entrusted to landscape designers or civil engineers instead of professionals specialized in ecological engineering, hydraulic engineering, landscape design, water resource conservation, or urban planning. If the project owner is also unable to closely participate, problems can easily arise in communication and coordination, further jeopardizing a project. Presently, planning and design thinking where river ecology is concerned is predominately engineering-based, which is alarming because only very rarely are eco-friendly concepts heeded. The function, use, and facilities of a river should be determined through interviews, locally-held workshops, and site visits, which will inform designers of the river landscape and living environment local residents desire. Thus, this study investigated standards that can serve as a valuable reference for practical planning and for the establishment of design and planning guidelines. The results obtained are as follows:
1.The planning and design team should be a multidisciplinary team that includes specialists in fields such as ecological engineering, hydraulic engineering, landscape design, water resource conservation, and urban planning. This will lower a project’s impact to river environment and mitigate the damage to local ecology.
2.Public participation mechanisms should be established case by case to prevent discrepancies with people's needs.
3.The planning and construction of landscape works requires close attention to the balance between the natural and artificial environment to reduce the impact to local ecology that is inflicted in the name of improving local environment.
Keywords: ecological environment, multidisciplinary specialist team, public participation
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