Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1972. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Recreation land sales for cottaging have recently taken on a new form, that of marketing lots on a large scale in communities which incorporate on-site recreational and community facilities. The study examines those characteristics of the communities which could create a potential for permanent settlement to occur. Seventeen major developments in the Pacific Northwest were studied, together with a review of other surveys dealing with cottaging. It was found that lots had similar service levels to regular subdivisions, and that this plus the close proximity of commercial and social facilities supplying daily needs makes the communities amenable to permanent settlement. 29 percent of the homes in the communities are occupied permanently. A full assessment of the impacts such permanency would have on regional development is premature. Possible impacts are long term diseconomies, the establishment of new settlement nodes and the subsequent dispersal of government services. The provision of land for recreational cottaging has taken on a new aspect in recent years. The concept of marketing lots in large scale second home recreational communities has been introduced into the Pacific Northwest by major developers. The integration of recreation opportunity with the home follows changing life style trends in North America. The second home recreational community has been developed as a means of tapping a growing market. The marketing requirements of these large scale land sales operations determines in part the nature of the community, and this in turn attracts a different consumer than traditional cottaging does. The communities not only cater to ‘weekend’ recreational demands, but are also providing permanent home sites. This study examines the special features that contribute to a potential for permanent settlement. The impact on regional development is the guiding rationale for undertaking the study of the potential for permanency. Seventeen major communities in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon are investigated, with data gathered from interviews, mailed questionnaires, observation, publicity brochures and government filed prospectuses. In addition, a comparative survey of other cottaging studies was undertaken. Due to constraints of time and logistics, property owners were not contacted. Second home communities are characterized by the large number of lots, high levels of lot service and on site recreation and commercial facilities. It was found that the provision of services and lots similar to those of a regular subdivision, plus the close proximity of commercial and social facilities for everyday needs makes the communities amenable to permanent settlement. Furthermore, it was found that homes built in the communities are also similar to regular homes. 29 percent of homes built in the developments are occupied permanently, and it is estimated by developers that permanency is a growing force. An assessment of the impacts that such permanency would have on regional development is premature as nearly all the communities are less than two years old. The implications for regional planning are discussed briefly. They are the possible long range local diseconomies, the establishment of new settlement nodes and the subsequent dispersal of government services. Public policy alternatives and control measures are suggested, together with further research required. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

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The continuing growth in the demand for recreational land for cottaging purposes within a day's drive of major urban centres, together with the increasing scarcity of suitable land, have important environmental and economic implications, particularly for regional governments charged with responsibility for planning land use and settlement density within their jurisdictions. Where cottage developments have been regulated at all, regional authorities have tended to assume that cottagers are uniform in their desires and in their potential impact upon the surrounding areas, and have developed their policies accordingly. This study explores the possibility that, on the contrary, cottagers have different desires that, if recognized, would lead to the adoption of policies designed to foster a variety of cottage areas with distinctive features. Using four cottage areas in the Princeton region of British Columbia as a case study, this thesis investigates whether the cottager population has changed in recent years and then examines the relationship between the characteristics of cottage owners, the intensity of cottage use and recreational activity, and the level of services desired. The data is gathered by means of a survey questionnaire mailed to all the property owners in the four cottage areas. It was found that cottage owners are more occupationally diverse than they were a decade ago, and that certain patterns of summer occupancy and activity level are apparent. However, no significant correlation was found between cottager characteristics and owners' desires for services, although certain trends were evident. In light of these findings, three policy alternatives are advanced for consideration by regional or provincial governments: the large lot approach; the cluster hamlet; and the rental cottage village. The pros and cons of each are assessed in terms of environmental and economic impact, the desires of cottagers as expressed in the questionnaire returns, and the potential for satisfying the growing demand for cottaging. Finally, suggestions are made for further research. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

The increasingly popular recreational activity of cottaging has a marked spatial impact. In the past, planners have foregone the opportunity to guide and direct cottage development, other than by traditional zoning and subdivision techniques. The provision of public sercices or utilities is a valid method of development control which has been largely overlooked. This investigation of cottaging in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District examines the potential of this technique, concentrating on those strategic public services which can be provided by the government to individual lots (road, water, sewer and electricity). The study was based on 117 questionnaire returns. It was found that the majority of cottagers in the study area have low levels of the public services under discussion. However, many cottagers indicated dissatisfaction with existing low service levels. When these individuals were included with those who had high levels of services, this combined sub-sample constituted a majority of the population. The discrepancy between existing and preferred levels of services for many cottagers is a function of several factors. For example, infrequent use of the cottage apparently results in a tradeoff between the desire for the convenience offered by high levels of services and a variety of other factors, including the economics of providing the services, and certain aspects of the cottager's life style. A trend indicating that more frequent use of the cottage is accompanied by higher service preferences, supports this conclusion. The study reveals that cottages offer relaxation, isolation, and peace and quiet, and that the cottage is used as a base for outdoor recreational activity. Most cottagers in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District feel that their cottage area is currently at an optimum density and want neither higher levels of services nor more people. Planners can now utilize these findings to determine the levels of services that should be offered, weighing the cottagers' preferences against considerations of environmental quality and density. In addition, it is suggested that the provision of either high or low levels of services will attract different kinds of people, thus segregating the cottage population. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

Many North American urban dwellers find lakeshore cottaging to be an attractive activity. On a typical summer weekend in most North American cities large numbers of cottagers make automobile trips ranging in length from only a few miles to several hundred miles in order to reach their cottages. Many cottagers from the Greater Vancouver area travel greater distances to reach their cottages than do cottagers from other large cities. A large portion of these distant cottage areas were developed in the nineteen sixties and early seventies when personal transportation was very inexpensive. The mid nineteen seventies have been the scene of substantial increases in energy costs with subsequent rises in the cost of transportation. When the possibility of further energy price increases is considered it appears that there is a distinct possibility of these distant cottages experiencing a drastic decline in use. This would have a number of implications for planners in British Columbia with one of the most important being the increase in demand for cottaging (or similar activities) close to Vancouver. In order to determine the magnitude of the response of cottagers to transportation cost increases questionnaires were mailed to four different groups of cottagers who resided in Greater Vancouver. Three of these groups consisted of cottagers who owned cottages on the British Columbia mainland at varying distances from Vancouver (the cottages of the first group were located about seventy miles from Vancouver while the third group's cottages were located about 330 miles from Vancouver). The fourth group consisted of Vancouver cottagers who owned cottages on Vancouver Island. The data collected measured responses to recent gasoline price increases, responses to ferry fare increases, and cottagers' anticipated responses to future gasoline price increases. It was found that cottagers had responded to both the ferry fare increases and gasoline price increases with reductions in the use of their cottage. The data was also used to estimate the effect of future gasoline price increases on cottage use. The study reveals that the costs of reaching distant cottages is presently at a level such that further increases could severely curtail the use of these cottages. These findings can be considered in conjunction with estimated future trends for energy prices to determine the magnitude of the effect of transportation costs on cottaging at a given time. This result could then be used to plan for alternative opportunities closer to Vancouver. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

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During the 1930s, Sweden went through several societal crisises. There was a labor market crisis and a population crisis that were also covered by a gender conflict. To address these crises, reforms were introduced around women in society. There was a great deal of political discussion about whether women should be able to live their lives as housewives, which led to the idea of ​​housewives' holidays and holiday homes for working women. What was the political significance of the holiday home? Why did it come to an end in 1977? What remains of the legacy from Vadtorp? For whom and why was Vadtorp preserved? How can one interpret the association in relation to the gender system?  Archive material has been used to be able to answer the survey. By closely reading the material and drawing connections to secondary sources, one has been able to answer these questions. The survey shows how the holiday home in Vadtorp should have had a political impact as the holiday home should have been one of the first holiday homes for working women. The woman became more equal to the man and Vadtorp was discontinued. It is possible to interpret how there was an underlying ideological idea in the dissolution of the holiday home.

Sverige och omvärlden har de senaste åren varit under påverkan av den, än idag, rådande Covid-19 pandemin. Pandemin har påverkat vardagen som resultat av nedstängningar, riktlinjer och lagar som medfört ett förändrat förhållningssätt till samhället. Arbete, studier och diverse sysselsättningar anordnades digitalt och bostaden fick därmed en mer central roll i vardagen, men så även sekundära bostäder i form av fritidshus. Studien har till avsikt att undersöka hur pandemin påverkat transaktionsmönstret för dessa fritidshus på den svenska fastighetsmarknaden. För att gå tillväga med detta har pandemi- och transaktionsdata inhämtats. Ett säreget poängsystem har sedan tillämpats för att utse 10 av Sveriges mest representerbara kommuner för rekreationsändamål. Dessa 10 kommuner i fråga har sedan studerats utifrån transaktionsdata och hur denna i sin tur förhåller sig till pandemidata på nationell respektive internationell nivå. Resultatet av studien visar på en tydlig ökning av transaktioner för fritidshus under pandemin, i jämförelse med innan pandemin. De underliggande faktorerna för transaktionsökningen är dock svårpreciserade. Studien bidrar till att kartlägga pandemins påverkan på den svenska fastighetsmarknaden och då, mer preciserat, transaktionsmönstret av svenska fritidshus. / Sweden and the rest of the world have under recent years been, and are still to this day, affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic has affected everyday life and our approach to society as a direct consequence of the implementation of various shutdowns, laws and guidelines. Work, study and other occupations have therefore been digitally arranged, which gave the residence a more prominent role in everyday life, something that also applies to secondary residences, in terms of vacation homes. The purpose of this study aims to answer how the pandemic has affected the transaction pattern for vacation homes on the Swedish property market. To proceed and enable this has data regarding the pandemic and transaction history been gathered. Furthermore were 10 counties selected by using a unique, point based system to ensure that these counties were the most representative counties for recreational purposes in all of Sweden. These 10 counties in question were subsequently studied, in regards to their transaction data, and compared to the pandemic data on a national, respectively, international level. The result of the study indicates a noticeably increased number of transactions throughout the course of the pandemic. The underlying causes for this increase are however harder to precise. The study contributes to concretize the actual effect of the pandemic on the Swedish property market, and more precisely, the transaction pattern of Swedish vacation homes.

Architecture, it genuinely conceived and thoughtfully executed, can help to bring meaning and understanding to our existence. lt can evoke emotions that touch us, recall a memory long thought lost, mark and signal the passage of time, inspire us to do great things, and provide us with warmth and security even for a short while. Architecture can play host to our dreams. It is the role of the architect to create fragmentary places that stand as enclaves, as pockets of intolerance that resist the placelessness of modern culture, and that allow us to reach these ends. / Master of Architecture