ABSTRACT

This work provides an analysis for the civil engineering community of the practice of participatory modelling (PM), reviewing the advances that environmental researchers and practitioners have made over 20 years, providing key references, case studies, and practical guidelines. Past consultation methods have proven inadequate to build trust with communities, and have led to development of PM to improve engagement. Three lessons from PM are emphasised: (1) listen to stakeholders to better understand the system, (2) collaborate with stakeholders to better model the system, and (3) co-decide on actions to better empower and engage stakeholders. Advice on the key aspects to consider when designing a PM process is summarised. The challenges and obstacles to progress are analysed for PM in civil engineering applications. PM appears to be of greater value in larger projects involving complex socio-technical systems. The incorporation of PM within civil engineering work will be more useful to society when civil engineers understand better the operation of PM.

摘要

这项工作为土木工程界提供了参与式建模 (PM) 实践的分析，回顾了环境研究人员和从业者 20 多年来取得的进展，提供了关键参考资料、案例研究和实用指南。过去的咨询方法已被证明不足以与社区建立信任，并导致了 PM 的发展以提高参与度。强调了 PM 的三个经验教训：(1) 倾听利益相关者的意见以更好地理解系统，(2) 与利益相关者合作以更好地为系统建模，以及 (3) 共同决定行动以更好地授权和吸引利益相关者。总结了设计 PM 过程时要考虑的关键方面的建议。分析了 PM 在土木工程应用中的挑战和进展障碍。PM 在涉及复杂社会技术系统的大型项目中似乎具有更大的价值。当土木工程师更好地了解 PM 的操作时，将 PM 纳入土木工程工作将对社会更有用。