Rotterdam dream streets; close or closed? A phenomenological study about the lift experiences in a socially and physically transforming street.
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2019-08-31
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In this thesis, the aim is to explore the lived experiences of residents in Rotterdam Dream streets. A Dream street is a neighbourhood event in which residents adjust the street outlook to make it more suitable for social interaction. Often, this entails the limitation of passing and parking of motorised vehicles. The selected streets are all situated in gentrifying neighbourhoods. In this study, the intention is to go beyond an approach of demonstrating if original and short-term residents interact with each other. Rather, one’s role in a spatially and socially changing street is examined to outline the street’s ‘state’. Out of the conducted in-depth interviews, four pillars have been discerned: living with difference, liveability, togetherness and atmosphere. It presents how different life styles are often linked to nuisance and infringement of the street’s norms. Yet, for the diversity-seekers, difference is highly appreciated. Dream streets do not lead to closer bonds between neighbours directly, rather it builds on existing strong connections. Most residents don’t look for close links with neighbours. Mutual trust is considered to be more important. Also, the Dream street event now enables residents to meet their desire of having a rural-like atmosphere in the street.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen