The battle between urban green and density and its impact on residency: A study into the relationship between urban planning and the green environment ex-perience of residents in the Waalsprong
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2024-10-23
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Dutch planning has become increasingly impacted by densification. With the rapid construction of new houses, dense planning has become the norm. This could result in a decrease of urban green found in new neighborhoods, which could affect the wellbeing of residents. The goal of this research is to investigate how Dutch planning influences the interactions between people and urban green by looking at the Waalsprong, a new neighborhood in Nijmegen. The following research question was formulated: How does highly dense city planning shape the interaction between residents and their access to healthy green engagement? To answer this research question, an observation within the Waalsprong was performed and five interviews were conducted with residents living in the research area. During the observation, it became clear that the quality of green in the Waalsprong is still in an early stadium. The sight of buildings and streets does not give an overall green impression forth. Further results show that the urban green amenity positively influences the wellbeing of residents. This relationship is both physically by being active outside and psychologically by interacting with others. Future planning strategies could adapt to the preferences of residents by implementing different types of green elements in neighborhoods.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen