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Understanding the Relationship between Urban Public Space and Social Cohesion

A Systematic Review

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Jie Qi, Suvodeep Mazumdar, Ana C. Vasconcelos

13 March 2024

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English

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Africa

This journal article reviews empirical evidence to understand the relationship between public space and social cohesion. It synthesises findings from 63 studies published between 2000 and 2023, identifying various physical aspects of public spaces, such as accessibility and street furniture, that can encourage social interaction and cohesion. The impact of these spaces is influenced by sociodemographic factors like ethnicity, age, and length of residence, as well as perceptual factors such as safety and place attachment. The article highlights the fragmented nature of research across disciplines like urban design, sociology, and public health, and calls for future studies to focus on the intangible aspects of urban space to assess social performance and promote social cohesion.

 

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Built environment

Communities

Construction

Environmental management

Finance

Governance

Livelihoods

Neighbourhoods

Occupation

Policy

Poverty & inequality

Public administration

Public sector

Research

Social cohesion

Sociological surveys

South Africa

Sustainability

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Urban

Urban design

Urban planning

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