Pocket Park Construction and Public Interest Protection
This paper uses field research from Guangdong,Hong Kong,and Macao to explore the characteristics of pocket parks as quasi-public goods,their supply mechanisms,and public interest distribution models.It advocates for reconfiguring of stakeholder interests in pocket park development,emphasizing a public interest-centric approach.The study underscores the necessity of redefining the interest dynamics in pocket park creation,where government service orientation should align with public benefits,requiring multi-stakeholder engagement and collaborative governance that balances individual and collective interests.To establish a pocket park model centered on public interests,strategies should include transforming underutilized land,offering policy incentives for diverse social capital investment,fostering community co-creation to enhance civic engagement,and refining oversight and management frameworks.These steps aim to advance pocket parks'holistic development,safeguarding social and public interests.Recognizing the link between pocket parks'sustainable provision and safeguarding communal interests holds significant practical value.