期刊
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
卷 109, 期 1, 页码 31-44出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2012.05.007
关键词
Green space; Social ties; Social interactions; Inner-city areas; Local park
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资金
- UK Economic and Social Research Council
- Natural Environment Research Council
- Association of Greater Manchester Authorities
The social ties between the residents of urban neighbourhoods are in decline due to changing work patterns, increased mobility and developments in communications. Neighbourhood open spaces, and green spaces in particular, provide opportunities for social interactions that may help the residents to establish recognition and develop relationships. This paper investigates the contribution of local parks to the development of social ties in inner-city neighbourhoods. Combining quantitative methods (questionnaire survey) with a qualitative approach (focus group discussions), the research was carried out in three inner-city neighbourhoods in Greater Manchester, UK, characterised by different levels of material deprivation and ethnic diversity. The social survey explored the associations between the respondents' visits to local parks and the number of friends and acquaintances they had. The findings suggest that local parks may support the development of social ties in inner-city areas. Associations were found between the quality of the parks, the character of visits. and the extent of social ties in the neighbourhood. The study concludes that for inner-city parks to realise their full potential in supporting social interactions and developing social ties, they need to be well-maintained and provide good recreational facilities. The development of social ties was also found to be considerably affected by the characteristics of the individuals and the neighbourhood. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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