Stakeholder Engagement Processes inside Urban Regeneration Projects: The Case of Bauhaus of the Seas Sails: Analysis, Tools and Critiques

Stakeholder engagement plays a critical role in the success of urban regeneration projects, particularly when addressing the complexities of social, cultural, and environmental challenges. This paper explores stakeholder engagement processes within the Bauhaus of the Seas Sails (BoS) project, a European New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative focused on regenerating coastal urban areas through creativity, sustainability, and inclusivity. By analyzing stakeholder interactions across seven European cities, the paper examines the tools, methodologies, and challenges encountered in fostering meaningful collaborations among diverse actors. The study highlights successes, such as fostering interdisciplinary partnerships, while identifying barriers like power imbalances and participation fatigue. Key insights include the need for adaptable tools that account for local contexts and the importance of trust-building strategies to achieve long-term urban resilience. This paper contributes to the broader discourse on stakeholder engagement by offering replicable tools and reflections for future urban regeneration projects.