This thesis explores interwar town planning in Australia, focusing on the period of large-scale urban expansion in the 1920’s. It problematises aspects of Australia’s urban planning history, particularly the 1920s ‘garden suburb. It also investigates the question of the use of international planning ideas in Australia, and the assertion or creation of authority by the Australian planning movement. The thesis additionally investigates the use of authoritative planning rhetoric for commercial or creative advantage. The thesis argues that the majority of innovative planning projects in the interwar years took place in the formation and foundation of the garden suburb. It shows that the garden suburb – assumed in much planning history to be an inferior form of Ebenezer Howard’s ‘garden city’ ideal – has, in fact, a number of precedents in 19th century Australian suburbia, some of which were retained in 20th century commercial estate design. Much of the Australian town planner’s authority at this time required recognition and awareness of the interests and needs of the general public, as negotiated through land vendors. As Australians looked to the future, and to the US for guidance, they were invited to invest in speculative real estate development modelled on this vision. The thesis concentrates primarily on the lives, careers and work of the British-Australian architect-planner Sir John Sulman; the Chicagoan architect-planners Marion Mahony and Walter Burley Griffin; and the Australian surveyor-planner Saxil Tuxen. These individuals were among the most prominent planners in Australia in the interwar years. All designed Australian garden suburbs, and combined advocacy with practice in private and public spheres. The thesis examines images and personas, both generic and individual, of the planner and the vendor. It shows that the formulation of the garden suburb and design practices, and the incorporation of international elements into Australian planning, are important in the creation of planning practice and forms. It also outlines the way these continue to have significant impact, in diverse and important ways, on both the contemporary built environment and planning history itself.

This thesis investigates the condition of the contemporary suburban landscape and the potential of transit infrastructure in re-establishing the continuity of the fragmented social fabric. It follows the emerging discourse in addressing low density environment as a phenomenon that is becoming the dominant form in our individualistic and consumption-based society. The investigation focuses on Mid-Scarborough, Ontario, as a case study of a suburban ethnic community. Recognizing that high-intensity activity nodes are potential incubators of density and social meaning within the otherwise dispersed and fragmented suburban setting, this thesis proposes to expand an existing intermodal station into a mixed-use complex. Th rough diversifying the function of transit infrastructure with public and commerical programming, the design proposal channels existing intensity towards activating the social potential of interstitial public space. Ultimately, improved interconnectivity and communications between public fragments will foster social integration and the development of regional identity.

This thesis investigates the condition of the contemporary suburban landscape and the potential of transit infrastructure in re-establishing the continuity of the fragmented social fabric. It follows the emerging discourse in addressing low density environment as a phenomenon that is becoming the dominant form in our individualistic and consumption-based society. The investigation focuses on Mid-Scarborough, Ontario, as a case study of a suburban ethnic community. Recognizing that high-intensity activity nodes are potential incubators of density and social meaning within the otherwise dispersed and fragmented suburban setting, this thesis proposes to expand an existing intermodal station into a mixed-use complex. Th rough diversifying the function of transit infrastructure with public and commerical programming, the design proposal channels existing intensity towards activating the social potential of interstitial public space. Ultimately, improved interconnectivity and communications between public fragments will foster social integration and the development of regional identity.

The objective of this research was to study how two newspapers in Sweden, Aftonbladet and Expressen are creating an image of the Stockholm suburb Rinkeby. The method used to do the study was qualitative content analysis. Ten articles were chosen, five off either newspaper and were found on the internet homepages of the newspapers on 15 November of 2013 and 27 January of 2014. Several theories were used in the study. Agenda setting theory, a media theory that explains the power of media, Figuration theory developed by Norbert Elias that deals with power struggles between different groups in society. Labeling theory explains how society, by labeling someone a “criminal” may accept it as an own identity and become one. Mats Franzén theory of power and how it can be understood thru discourse, context and resources. While studying the subject I realized that for long time the suburbs of Sweden have been portrayed in a negative context, especially “famous” suburbs like Rinkeby. The suburbs’ are constructed by the media as very dangerous places, with young people (often males) running wild and engaging in destructive behavior.

Lietuvos miestų priemiesčiai nėra susilaukę didelio mokslininkų dėmesio. Daugiausia tyrinėjami senamiesčiai, naujamiesčiai ir kiti vertingų architektūrinių savybių turintys rajonai. Tuo tarpu miestų pakraščiai užmirštami. Žemieji Šančiai yra nagrinėti istoriniu požiūriu, taip pat kaip Kauno tvirtovės dalis, tačiau apie urbanistinę raidą ir medinio užstatymo ypatybes, informacijos beveik nėra. Žemieji Šančiai pasižymi savitu urbanistiniu tinklu, kuris nuo XIX a. pab. klostėsi savaimingai. Nors Pirmosios Lietuvos Respublikos metu buvo bandymų priemiestį perplanuoti, tačiau dėl tankaus rajono užstatymo, to padaryti nepavyko. Žemuosiuose Šančiuose dominuoja medinis užstatymas. Pagrindiniai pastatų tipai: sodybiniai ir nuomojami namai. Vietomis yra išlikęs ir miestiečio namo tipas. Juozapavičiaus prospekte stovi išlikę carinės Rusijos laikotarpiu statyti puskarininkių ir geležinkeliečių namai. Daugelis namų praradę savo autentiškumą, renovuoti panaudojant šiuolaikines, ne itin tinkamas statybines medžiagas. Kai kurie namai turi keletą savininkų, kurie namų fasadus remontuoja padrikai, nederindami vienas su kitu. Todėl kartais namai atrodo neestetiškai, primena ,,kregždžių lizdus“. Žemųjų Šančių istorinės, urbanistinės ir architektūrinės savybės nulėmė tam tikrus gyvensenos ypatumus. Tankus užstatymas suformavo glaudžius santykius su kaimynais, skurdesnio ir žemesnio socialinio sluoksnio gyvenamos vietos įvaizdis nulėmė savitą vietinių gyventojų mentalitetą, prie namų esantys... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Suburbs of Lithuanian cities did not gain scientists’ considerable attention. Old towns, new towns and districts with other valuable architectural features are the most explored. Meanwhile, fringes of cities are forgotten. Žemieji Šanciai were researched in accordance with historical approach, as well as part of the Kaunas fortress, but there is almost no information about urban development and peculiarities of wooden building. Žemieji Šanciai has a distinctive urban network, which since the end of nineteenth century has developed self-contained. Although during First Republic of Lithuania it has been trying to redesign the suburbs, but due to dense built-up area, it was failed. Wooden buildings are dominated in Žemieji Šanciai. The main building types are homestead and rented houses. Townsman house type also remained in some places. In Juozapavičiaus avenue houses of non-commissioned officers and railway workers are standing remained and they were built during Tsarist Russia. Many houses have lost their authenticity and were renovated using modern, not very suitable for building materials. Some houses have several owners, which repair their house facades disconnectedly, do not combine one with another. So sometimes houses look non-aesthetic, remind „nests of swallows”. Historical, urban and architectural features of Žemieji Šanciai have determined certain lifestyle peculiarities. Dense building formed close relationship with the neighbors, residence image of poorer and... [to full text]

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur ungdomars identitetsskapande påverkas ur ett stigmatiserat bostadsområde. Vi har därför utrett hur ungdomar upplever den mediala framställningen av bostadsområdet, därtill hur det kan inverka på deras identitetsskapande. Metoden baserades på en kvalitativ ansats där sex ungdomar har intervjuats från Stockholms förort Husby. Teorier som har tillämpats i vår analys var Goffmans stigma teori, Ristilammis förortsdiskurs samt en teoretisering av ”vi” och ”dem”. Med dessa tillämpningar kunde vi identifiera hur ett stigmatiserat bostadsområde upprätthåller och konstruerar ungdomars identitetskapande.Sammanfattningsvis tydde resultatet på att våra respondenter i förorten Husby var medvetna om den stigmatiserande bilden som deras förort beskrivs som. Dock skildes deras egen uppfattning av området i jämförelse med den tillskrivna. Ungdomarna var medvetna om det negativa anseendet av sin ort, men vi uppmärksammade att gemenskapen överväger denna negativitet. / The purpose of this study was to examine how youth identity formation can be influenced by a stigmatized neighborhood. Therefore, we investigated how young people experience the medial representation of the residential area, and how it may affect their identity formation. The method was based on a qualitative approach where six young people were interviewed from the suburb Husby near Stockholm.Theories that have been applied in our analysis were Goffman's stigma theory, Ristilammis suburb discourse and a theory of “us and “them”. With these applications, we were able to identify how a stigmatized residential maintains and constructs youth identity formation.In summary, the results indicated that our respondents in the suburb of Husby were aware of the stigmatized image of their suburban is described. However differenced theirs own perception of the area in comparison with the assigned. The young people were concerned about the negative reputation of their location (suburb), but we noticed that the affinity outweighs this negativity.

Orientador: Roberto Braga / Banca: Pompeu Figueiredo de Carvalho / Banca: Enéas Rente Ferreira / Banca: Ana Maria Marques Camargo Marangoni / Banca: José Francisco / Resumo: Mobilidade refere-se ao deslocamento populacional no espaço urbano. Acessibilidade é a maneira de acessar os equipamentos urbanos em meio à forma e o desenho da cidade. A dificuldade de movimentar-se e acessar os desejos de viagem pode ser causada por barreiras físicas ocasionadas historicamente por obras de engenharia (pontes, viadutos, ferrovias e rodovias) e naturalmente por formações do relevo e rios. O objeto desta pesquisa concentra-se em entender as percepções dos moradores de dois bairros periféricos da cidade de Rio Claro perante o efeito barreira causado pela Rodovia Washington Luiz, a ferrovia e o Rio Corumbataí. / Abstract: Mobility refers to the populational movement within a certain urban space. Accessibility is the way to access the urban equipment as to the shape and design of the city. The difficulty of moving and accessing the desires of a journey can be caused by physical barriers such as bridges, viaducts, railway, highways) and also natural barriers as rivers and formation of soil. The aim of this research concentrates in understanding the perception of dwellers of two neighborhoods of the city Rio Claro due to the barrier effect caused by the Washington Luiz highway; the railway and the River Corumbataí. / Doutor

Diploma work analyzes the development of suburbanization in settlements close to Česke Budějovice in the socialist and post-socialist period. Detailed focus is paid on the situation in the eastern sector of the background, the thesis compares the situation in the whole agglomeration of České Budějovice. It is based on statistical data of the number of residential population between 1950 - 2009, numeric data of permanently occupied houses in the periods, which were identified by field mapping, and also using statistical data on housing construction between 1997 - 2009. The architectural, urban, planning issues associated with suburbanization are also analyzed. Based on questionnaire survey among mayors of suburban municipalities it also monitors the migrant participation into suburban life in communities and relationships between migrants and indigenous peoples.

Disertační práce Univerzita Karlova, Filozofická fakulta, Ústav hospodářských a sociálních dějin Komunální elity v Karlíně a Libni v letech 1861 - 1914 Municipal Elites in Karlín and Libeň between 1861 and 1914 Mgr. Jan Vobořil Abstract This thesis compares municipal elites in Karlín and Libeň - two suburban areas of Prague - between the years 1861 and 1914. Both municipalities were among the rapidly growing industrial communities with a significant presence of large mechanical engineering factories owned by shareholders. Moreover, Karlín also functioned as a commercial and financial center. The thesis analyzes their specific characteristics, urban development and demographics in the considered time period, as well as formation of municipal elites at the level of local government, election race and development of local politics. It also discusses the socio-professional characteristics of members of local government and their lifestyle based on collective biography considering among others their property, national preferences, social activities and housing standards and formation of family relations. Social structure in Karlín was significantly more complex than in Libeň. This was also reflected in the structure of municipal elites with important involvement of the well-educated social class, such as...

The diploma thesis deals with the delimitation of suburban hinterland of city of České Budějovice, typing here lying settlements, especially suburbs, as well as the local development of suburbanization. First, the geographical environment characteristics of near hinterland of České Budějovice, which influence suburbanization, are described. Next chapter is devoted to post-socialist suburbanization literature and the definitions of various types of suburban settlements. In the analytical part, the diploma thesis defines the suburban settlements of the hinterland of České Budějovice through town houses presence, through migration from cities and other urban settlements and through commuting to work in the opposite direction. In total, there are 23 suburbs of the suburban landscape defined, 20 suburbs of near rural landscape, 5 suburbs of distant rural landscape and 5 townships of agglomeration, in addition also 26 rural settlements with partial suburbanization. In the diploma thesis there are a lot of tables and descriptions of the characteristics of the observed settlements.