Evaluation of mobile-based public participation in China's urban planning: Case study of the PinStreet platform

With the emergence of information technology, mobile-based public participation (MPP) has been introduced into urban planning practices. How to evaluate this new approach is important for supporting decision-making process and achieving effective participation. Integrating traditional evaluation criteria Internet product operation strategies, study proposes an framework MPP, which includes seven indicators from three dimensions: preparation, outcome. Taking PinStreet, a widely-used MPP platform in China, as case, evaluates effectiveness pilot projects with variety themes scales. The results show that factors lying aspects environment, participant organizer have significant impact on MPP. Finally, policy suggestions are proposed promote development