Chiang Mai and its city-regions are expanding rapidly with little signs of comprehensive urban planning that will ensure a good and sustainable quality of life for its citizens. The planning processes in Chiang Mai are ubiquitous, but marred by regulatory and public participation issues, which have made the control of urban development ineffective (Yuwasilp, 2014).
The present city plan was announced in 2012 and is in its 3rd revision. The 3rd revision plan covers 415 square kilometers, with 11 land use zones or classes (DPT, 2013).