eprintid: 4781
rev_number: 5
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datestamp: 2024-10-22 13:22:50
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type: thesis
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sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Dieben, S.
creators_id: S2733692
creators_email: sabine.dieben@gmail.com
title: From policy to practice: immplenting chid-friendly design in new urban development in Groningen
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
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.
date: 2024
pages: 103
thesis_type: master
degree_programme: SP
tutors_name: Dijk, T. van
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Spatial Planning & Design
tutors_email: T.van.Dijk@rug.nl
security: public
keywords_local: child-friendly urban design
keywords_local: Child Friendly City
keywords_local: urban development
keywords_local: policy implementation
keywords_local: spatial quality
keywords_local: policy aspirations
keywords_local: stakeholder engagement
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2024-10-22
citation:   Dieben, S.  (2024) From policy to practice: immplenting chid-friendly design in new urban development in Groningen.  Master thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4781/1/Master-thesisSabine-Diebenfinal-versionS2733692.pdf