Comparative Analysis of Community Engagement Frameworks in Rural Art Interventions: A Multidimensional Evaluation of Yim Tin Tsai Village, Hong Kong

Abstract

This interdisciplinary study examines community participation mechanisms in rural art interventions through the case of Yim Tin Tsai Village, Hong Kong. Employing a mixed-methods approach combining archival analysis and field observations, we comparatively assess three engagement frameworks: hierarchical governance, grassroots mobilization, and hybrid collaborative models. The research develops a Cultural Sensitivity-Resource Endowment (CS-RE) evaluation matrix to analyze intervention outcomes. Findings indicate that the hybrid model, operationalized through "expert guidance-community agency-institutional scaffolding" mechanisms, demonstrates superior performance in project implementation continuity, cultural authenticity preservation, and stakeholder satisfaction. The study contributes theoretical insights to participatory design literature while providing practical implications for sustainable rural revitalization strategies.