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From policy to practice: immplenting chid-friendly design in new urban development in Groningen

Dieben, S. (2024) From policy to practice: immplenting chid-friendly design in new urban development in Groningen. Master thesis.

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Abstract

This research examines how the municipality of Groningen translates policy aspirations into practical implementations of child-friendly design principles in new urban development projects. A mixed-methods approach was used, including in-depth interviews, a policy analysis, and case studies of three new build projects in Groningen: Westerwal, Ebbingekwartier, and Eemskwartier. These projects are analyzed to assess their child-friendliness and the factors contributing to their outcomes. A Child-Friendly Neighbourhood Index (CFNI) is developed to measure and compare the spatial quality for children across these projects. The research reveals that while Groningen's policies often integrate child-friendly elements within broader goals like sustainability and social cohesion, explicit prioritization of child-friendliness is not always evident. The use of several tools allows the municipality to set priorities that include child-friendly features depending on the specific context of each project. However, the successful implementation of these policies is frequently hindered by challenges such as spatial constraints, competing stakeholder interests, and a lack of direct involvement of children in planning processes. The study concludes that while Groningen has made strides in implementing child-friendly design principles, there is room for improvement in making these initiatives more visible and explicitly targeted. The insights gained from this research can serve as a valuable reference for other cities facing similar urban challenges, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices in creating inclusive, child-friendly urban environments.

Item Type: Thesis (Master)
Degree programme: Society, Sustainability and Planning (MSc Socio-spatial Planning)
Supervisor: Dijk, T. van
Date Deposited: 22 Oct 2024 13:22
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2024 13:22
URI: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4781

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