The applications of Neighborhood Transopoly in public participation decision making

With the rapid urban development in China, there is an increasing demand for public participation in urban decision making. Neighborhood Transopoly is a kind of GIS-based visualization tool for engaging residents in creating more livable communities. Also it is an accessorial tool for the Public Participation Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS). It is very useful for common citizens to participate in the process of development and regeneration of their communities. However, it has not been introduced and used in China currently. This paper initially introduces the history, development, significance, architecture, applications and case study of Neighborhood Transopoly in detail. And then, we analyze its merits and demerits. Finally, based on the research in this paper, we present the possibilities, difficulties, and prospects of the applications of Neighborhood Transopoly integrated with PPGIS in Chinese large cities.