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datestamp: 2024-09-04 13:18:54
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type: thesis
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sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Kasami, Era
creators_id: S4540999
creators_email: e.kasami@student.rug.nl
title: Designing Healthy Urban Spaces: A Case Study of Vinkhuizen Neighborhood
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: This research aims to explore the relationship between urban design, green spaces and wellbeing
in urban environments. The study employs a research-by-design approach, utilizing
multiple sketches and designs to determine the best solutions for the neighborhood. The
aim is to provide design solutions that incorporate greenery to improve residents’ well-being.
Qualitative methods, including stakeholder interviews and resident questionnaires, provide
insights into the current state of green areas in the target neighborhood.
Neighborhoods lacking access to green and recreational spaces often face challenges such as
decreased social cohesion and reduced well-being among residents. Key elements to enhance
physical and mental health include the integration of the 3-30-300 rule, which allows for every
home to have access to and sights of greenery, and the creation of functional and linear green
spaces. These spaces promote inclusive recreational areas that enhance climate resilience and
quality of life. Additionally, compact design elements are incorporated to reduce the need
for long commutes and encourage walking and biking, thus promoting physical activity.
These findings align with existing literature that emphasizes the importance of green urban
planning policies. Such policies should prioritize the integration of green spaces to create
healthier and more sustainable cities. Based on the findings, two sample designs are provided
to improve urban green spaces, offering curative environments for those with health issues
and promoting preventive health measures.
date: 2024
pages: 40
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Dijk, T. van
tutors_name: Ataol, O.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Spatial Planning & Design
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Spatial Planning & Design
tutors_email: T.van.Dijk@rug.nl
tutors_email: o.ataol@rug.nl
security: public
keywords_local: Social cohesion
keywords_local: Environments
keywords_local: Community engagement
keywords_local: Well-being
keywords_local: Green spaces
keywords_local: Biodiversity
keywords_local: Healthy
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2024-09-03
citation:   Kasami, Era  (2024) Designing Healthy Urban Spaces: A Case Study of Vinkhuizen Neighborhood.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4757/1/Thesis--Era-Kasami.pdf