Houten, Lucas van (2024) Perceived liveability in Selwerd: Residents’ perceptions of environmental and social factors in relation to public green area. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
This thesis studies residents’ perceptions of liveability in Selwerd, a neighborhood in the city of Groningen, based on environmental and social factors in relation to public green areas. Using qualitative research methods, the thesis studies how residents perceive the effect of public green spaces on environmental quality, perceived liveability, and social cohesion. The findings suggest that the presence of public green spaces is perceived as positive by residents, due to their environmental benefits and effect on health and wellbeing. However, the study indicates residents perceive shortcomings relating to quality, use, and accessibility of public greenery. Therefore, the study suggests an improvement of the quality of public green areas in Selwerd, through enhanced maintenance and the implementation of facilities that cultivate social interactions and activities, contributing to social cohesion. The study offers valuable insights for urban planning and policy on the relationships between public green areas and perceived liveability. Furthermore, it contributes to academic literature on sustainable urban development by describing the interaction between environmental and social factors in relation to public green space. Future research could aim at studying the comparison between the current and future spatial situation in Selwerd in relation to perceived environmental quality and liveability. Moreover, future research could aim to compare the findings between Selwerd and similar urban environments as well as compare the current and future spatial situation in Selwerd.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Theron, C. |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jul 2024 07:08 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jul 2024 07:08 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4632 |
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