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  1. 1. Cultivating connections: exploring the impact of community garden on social cohesion : in a socio-economic disadvantaged neighbourhood in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Reham Ghallab; [2024]
    Keywords : Social cohesion; social capital; community garden; socio-economic neighbourhoods; segregation;

    Abstract : The study delves into the interplay between the social dynamics of the community garden space and broader socio-political forces, exploring how these factors mold practices and interactions within the community garden, thereby influencing social cohesion. Despite the apparent segregation, Tensta Garden serves as a catalyst, inspiring residents to construct relationships, actively participate, and cultivate connections and shared experiences. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bridging space syntax and social capital : a participatory approach to analysing the potential of Light Rail Transit to reconfigure spatialised social segregation in Gottsunda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Jelmer van der Ham; [2023]
    Keywords : public transport; spatialised social segregation; social capital; space syntax; participatory mapping; co-presence;

    Abstract : The geographic separation of population groups can perpetuate social inequalities in reaching socio-economic opportunity and can exacerbate social exclusivity. Gottsunda, an area in Uppsala, has experienced historically reinforced spatialised social segregation by concentrating groups with foreign-born and low socio-economic backgrounds within the same neighbourhood. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysing the narrative on Urban Green Infrastructure and Environmental justice A case study of the municipalities of Aarhus and Malmö.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Anam Riaz; [2022]
    Keywords : Environmental Justice; Urban Green Infrastructure; Urban Greening; Urban Green Justice; Just Urban Green Planning; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Greening projects are becoming increasingly popular as part of urban transitions towards sustainable cities. Many academic studies have shown that under certain conditions these projects do not address or even execrate existing socio-spatial inequalities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Using vernacular design to alleviate inequalities in socio-spatial access: A case study of Dubai’s park provision.

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Suzanna Törnroth; [2017]
    Keywords : access; socio-spatial; social; spatial; urban planning; urban design; dubai; park; public; Islam; vernacular design; UAE; middle east; MENA; maps; transport; climate-sensitive; ecosystem services; environment; green; equality; inequality; movement; mobility; physical; GIS; arcGIS; spatial system; site analysis; mixed method; macro analysis; micro analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on park planning in Dubai, and how current differences in their socio-spatial access can be alleviated by using regional-vernacular design principles. The thesis uses a mixed method approach that begins with the analysis of parks across the entire city to understand their current access and distribution, and then narrows down to focusing on four micro-case studies,which will serve as sites where improvements could be made. READ MORE

  6. 5. Will you come back? : Quantitative analysis of return migration among Swedes born 1978

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kulturgeografi

    Author : Timo Saarensilta; [2016]
    Keywords : return migration; logistic regression analysis; socio-spatial inequalities; urban hierarchy; Sweden;

    Abstract : This paper is exploring return migration in Sweden by implementing logistic regression technics on the cohort born 1978. In order to evaluate how socio-economic and geographical characteristics influence individuals propensities to re-circulate to the municipality of origin. READ MORE