The goal of planning intervention is socio-economic in nature and the community
participation remains as essence of democratic approach. Identifying suitable method
to ensure community participation through information and communication technology
is the new challenge. Decision has to be made on procedure adopted, multilevel
participation of various stakeholders and sections of community and extent during
the process for participation. The research explores the potential of e-participation
tool to enhance community participation for redevelopment planning. It recognizes
how e-participation approaches facilitate urban redevelopment process; as a result,
researchers can construct knowledge and choose the appropriate approaches to
develop a framework. It highlights issues related to redevelopment, role of community
participation and identification of e-participation tools, methods and process for better
implementation redevelopment projects. It has been concluded in the paper that,
even though challenges exist, e-participation approaches offer promising solutions for
inclusive urban planning.