The disconnection with nature as a consequence ofthe migration from rural areas to urban spaces in thelast decades, has supposed a physical and mentalchange in the population. Experiences in nature haveshown to be a restoration factor and an improvementin physical and mental health. In this research, therole of guided hikes in aspects such as natureconnectedness, place attachment and well-being willbe deepened.Hence, an experiment has been carried out in whichtwo conditions were studied, unguided and guidedwalks, with the aim of observing the impact of eachone on the experience. Well-being was studiedthrough a comparative survey, taking pre-hike andpost-hike surveys. Place attachment and NatureConnectedness were studied with a survey at the endof the walks.The results have not been able to confirm thehypotheses, but that is why the limitations that havearisen throughout the study, and the discussionaround them, are of great importance.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the significance of cultural heritage and the importance of preserving such places. In addition, the study also examines how the different actors involved are working to preserve cultural heritage while developing an urban neighborhood. These questions were answered through a case study of the area Slakthusområdet in Stockholm, Sweden. Three representatives from the City of Stockholm and two representatives from two different construction companies were interviewed. The interviewed actors found that preservation can often become an issue where economic sustainability and ecological sustainability are not compatible. Due to this, an assessment was made as to whether or not it was worth preserving the buildings. The study also shows that for a building to be worth preserving, it must be adaptable to future needs. While there is a strength in the historic site being able to attract certain businesses, the building must be able to be used for the desired purpose. Furthermore, there are also difficulties in combining a residential neighborhood with a vibrant community since problems such as noise can arise. Moreover, when industrial areas are transformed, it almost always results in some form of gentrification.

American flat-picking guitarist, singer and songwriter Norman Blake holds legendary status among guitar players, bluegrass, and folk musicians. The aim of this research is to analyze the interaction of sense of place in Norman Blake’s songwriting. This research will explore the techniques Blake uses to create that acute sense of place. Elements of literary criticism, cultural geography, ethnomusicology, and sense of place studies, as well as historical background information on Northern Alabama and North Georgia will be employed to show how this particular region of Southeastern Appalachia has informed Blake’s songwriting. The research questions that I aim to answer are how a sense of place has influenced Norman Blake’s songwriting, how his writing has influenced other songwriters in the field of 20th century folk music, bluegrass, Americana, and country music, and what songwriting techniques Blake has employed to create an acute sense of place.

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