eprintid: 3629
rev_number: 5
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datestamp: 2021-08-03 14:01:28
lastmod: 2021-08-03 14:01:28
status_changed: 2021-08-03 14:01:28
type: thesis
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sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Soper, Ciara
creators_id: S3682188
creators_email: c.j.soper@student.rug.nl
title: Child Inclusive Planning for Green Spaces in Groningen
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: Children living in cities need to be able to have ease of access to green open spaces that enable them to spend time outside with others exercising, playing, socializing, and enhancing their cognitive abilities. Thus, the provision of child friendly environments is essential for fulfilling their physical and mental well-being. This will create a healthier community in both the short-term and long-term. The knock-on effect of investment in such infrastructure will therefore save a lot of money in the future. The focus of this research is to find out what attracts children to use green spaces in neighborhoods within the city of Groningen.
Using a green space accessibility index, this research looks at the behaviour of families in two different neighborhoods intending to identify the variables that influence the use of green spaces in Groningen. The research will observe and compare their behaviour using survey data, observational analysis, and GIS analysis integrated with several conceptual variables.
Results show that there are certain factors that influence the use of green space more than others. The most influencing variable is the social influence of communities. Findings show that there are both similarities and several differences between the two different types of neighborhoods and the conclusions drawn in this thesis should be used by the city’s spatial designers in improving the city’s green spaces for the benefit of the children and the, in these communities.
date: 2021
pages: 39
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Niekerk, F.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Basiseenheid Planologie
tutors_email: F.Niekerk@rug.nl
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keywords_local: Green Spaces
keywords_local: Children
keywords_local: Planning
keywords_local: Groningen
keywords_local: Comparative
keywords_local: Accessibility
language_iso: en
agreed_repository: yes
date_issued: 2021-08-03
citation:   Soper, Ciara  (2021) Child Inclusive Planning for Green Spaces in Groningen.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3629/1/Soper_C_Assignment%207.pdf