Idema, W.M. (2024) Perceived Accessibility to Urban Green Spaces Among Students in Groningen The Influence of the Built Environment, Temporal Component and Individual Components. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
Access to urban green space is crucial for human well-being and life satisfaction. In recent years there has been a notable shift from the measurement of accessibility based on objective components to the use of perceived components. This research investigated what factors influence perceived accessibility to urban green space, with particular emphasis placed on the built environment, temporal component, socio-economic characteristics and personal attitudes and preferences for students in the city of Groningen. Quantitative surveys were used to collect data, after which correlation tests were conducted to investigate relationships between the aforementioned factors and perceived accessibility to urban green spaces. Furthermore, a spatial analysis has been conducted to ascertain the extent to which the outcomes may differ between the objective and perceived measures of accessibility. The study demonstrated that the availability of amenities, visual evaluation of the neighbourhood, and perception of both quantity and quality of urban green spaces are positively related to perceived accessibility to urban green spaces. Furthermore, additional correlations were identified for the perception of cycling infrastructure, ease of reaching transit stops, and the satisfaction with time and effort spent travelling. Additionally, analysis revealed that women exhibited statistically significant higher levels of perceived accessibility than men. It is essential that policymakers and spatial planners consider perception alongside conventional methods of measuring accessibility, in order to guarantee accessible urban green spaces for all.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Ramezani, S. |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jul 2024 07:21 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jul 2024 07:21 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4624 |
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