Naslov
Green spaces in the city - places of inclusivness and social cohesion: example of the City of Zagreb

Autori
Jakovčić, Martina ; Buzjak, Nenad ; Spevec, Dubravka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, neobjavljeni rad, znanstveni

Skup
International scientific conference inclusive / exclusive cities

Mjesto i datum
Skopje, Sjeverna Makedonija, 18.11.2015. - 20.11.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Green spaces; inclusivness; social cohesion; Zagreb

Sažetak
Contemporary cities face many challenges including uncontrolled population growth, urban sprawl, ageing populations, climate change, insecurity, inequality and social tensions, changing institutional and governance frameworks, etc. Problem of social inclusion / exclusion if often perceived as problem of inequality of minority communities, disabled and poor. However, if we look at the most general definition of inclusive city which states that an inclusive city is a city in which the process of development include a wide variety of citizens and activities, we can look at the problem of inclusion / exclusion in the wider sense and refer to differences between rich and poor, different ethnicities, new immigrants, visitors and people with disabilities, between businesses and arts, children and adults etc. A “just” or “inclusive city” is a paradigm that is much used in the contemporary literature and refers to city which is fair, and gives equal opportunity and equity for all its citizens. It is also seen as a paradigm that can help resolve above mentioned problems. An inclusive city includes affordable housing, jobs and skills, strong schools, transport accessible for all, citizens’ participation, sustainability, improved criminal justice system and open green space and civic areas. Green spaces like public parks, public gardens, green pathways etc. represent an important morphological structure of every city. But besides its ecological functions green spaces have an important cultural or social function. Green spaces in the city should be a places of social cohesion, places where one can exercise, spend time with children, pats, family and friends. This paper examines location of green areas in Zagreb and their cultural functions. It also refers to a problem of lack of green areas in newly built or rebuilt quarters and the phenomenon of do-it-yourself urbanism as a possible solution.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geografija

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