"Exploring enabling and limiting conditions for the development of car-free areas in German cities: A comparative analysis"
| dc.contributor.advisor | Rinscheid, Adrian | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sachse, Nora | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-07-21 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research addresses the dominant dependence on private transport in European cities and proposes car-free zones as a solution for sustainable urban development. The study focuses on German cities and identifies the conditions necessary for the successful implementation of car-free areas, filling a gap in the existing literature. Using a comparative approach that includes cases in Hamburg, Cologne, Wiesbaden, and Karlsruhe, data from 19 interviews are incorporated into the analysis of top-down and experimentation planning measures. Enabling conditions include a favorable political climate, dedicated funding, and stakeholder perceptions. Additionally, local factors such as infrastructure, topography and stakeholder involvement influence specific requirements. Implementation strategies vary, with Hamburg and Cologne taking long-term, top-down approaches, while Wiesbaden and Karlsruhe conduct adaptive, time-limited experiments. The study recognizes the need for context-specific adaptations when applying the identified conditions to different urban environments. Ultimately, this research highlights the potential of car-free areas to improve urban sustainability, reclaim public spaces, improve quality of life, and mitigate environmental impacts. By providing a comprehensive framework, this research offers guidance for policymakers and urban planners working to promote sustainable, people-centered cities. In conclusion, the study supports car-free areas as key measures to the transition to a more sustainable urban future. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/15083 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.thesis.faculty | Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen | |
| dc.thesis.specialisation | specialisations::Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen::Master Environment and Society Studies::Local Environmental Change and Sustainable Cities | |
| dc.thesis.studyprogramme | studyprogrammes::Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen::Master Environment and Society Studies | |
| dc.thesis.type | Master | |
| dc.title | "Exploring enabling and limiting conditions for the development of car-free areas in German cities: A comparative analysis" |
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