Vacaresti Nature Park, formerly a communist waterworks project in Bucharest, Romania, gained national protection in 2016. This biodiverse urban wetland is currently at risk of invasive species, trash dumping, vandalism, arson, destructive development, and other hazards associated with urbanization. This pilot project utilized an online survey, remote interviews, and livestream observation to create a thorough stakeholder analysis detailing public perception and usage of the park. This was used to compile recommendations to the Vacaresti Natural Park Association (VNPA) in order to influence future development and management. The team shared survey materials with the VNPA to facilitate further work with public perception and long-term public engagement.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Muralt, Arnold W.
• Finken, Emilie Catherine
• T Le, Vien Phuong
• Kwatinetz, Sarah Emrich
• Rando, Matthew P.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050420-171941

Keyword

• Urban and Environmental Planning

Advisor

• Addison, W. A. Bland
• Neamtu, Rodica

Year

• 2020

Center

• Bucharest, Romania Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Vacaresti Natural Park Association

Date created

• 2020-05-04

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2024-03-12