I vår kandidatuppsats har vi valt att utifrån intervjuer med unga män och kvinnor med invandrarbakgrund från tre olika bostadsområden, Andersberg, Vallås och Nyhem i Halmstad,belysa deras upplevelse av sitt bostadsområde och vilken betydelse bostadsområdet kan ha för deras interaktion med det omgivande samhället. Vi har i vår studie utgått från den fenomenologiska metodansatsen då vi fokuserar på deras egna upplevelser och erfarenheter. Vi har samlat in vårt empiriska material genom att använda oss utav en kvalitativ forskningsmetod då vi genomförde nio semistrukturerade intervjuer. Resultatet vi har kommit fram till visar att respondenterna från Andersberg och Vallås anser att deras bostadsområde har en stor betydelse för dem eftersom de har bra relationer med varandra i sitt bostadsområde jämfört med det omgivande samhället och därför har de en stor inre interaktion med varandra i sitt bostadsområde. Till skillnad från unga män och kvinnor från Nyhem upplever de inte det på samma sätt, då deras bostadsområde inte har så stor betydelse för dem och deras yttre interaktion med det omgivande samhället är mycket bättre. / In our bachelor essay we have chosen to highlight by interviews with young men and women of immigrant background from three different neighborhoods, Andersberg, Vallås and Nyhem in Halmstad, we wan’t to highlight their experience of their neighborhood and the importance of their residential area and what significance that area has upon their interaction with the surrounding society. In our study we have used the phenomenological method approach since we focus on young people’s experiences. We have collected our empirical material through a qualitative research method since we performed nine semi structured interviews. The result we have reached shows that the respondents from Andersberg and Vallås feel that their residential area plays a big part since they have good relations with each other within the residential area in comparison to the surrounding society. Therefore, they have a large inner interaction with each other within the residential area. The young man and women immigrants from Nyhem have a different experience since their residential area does not play such a big part for them and their interaction with the surrounding society is much better.

This degree project looks at the effective methods and principles in planning and design for regenerating public space, especially regenerating public space in residential areas. This regeneration of public space is important, as a way to solve problem of unattractiveness, lack of social interaction and insecurity feeling among people or inhabitants in public spaces in residential areas. In this project, we choose Oxhagen housing area in Kalmar, as the project object. In which, the projects aim to change the Oxhagen from unattractive place to an attractive place which enhance people to have positive social interactions among inhabitants.   Firstly, this project begun by collecting the relevant study and theory regarding public space, especially in residential areas. From there, we based this project with proper guidelines and planning principles. Furthermore, to thoroughly consider all practical aspects, this project also studied successful public spaces in residential areas in Scandinavia countries, therefore, the project can learn from the successful projects. The second and third part, the project provides information of the context of the area and situational analyses of the site, Oxhagen in Kalmar. The last important part of this project, we provide the proposal of public space in residential area, Oxhagen. The project based the proposal on the relevant theories and the situational analysis. The proposal are consists of detail plans and other planning suggestions. In the proposal, we focus the planning and design with the concept of accessibility, enclosure, and diversity of activities, as we think these three concepts are the most applicable to the context of Oxhagen. Therefore, the suggestions and proposal are from these three concepts.

In literature on residential areas, the settlement pattern is analyzed starting from their first apperance. In the pre-industrial city was no specialization of land use, the urban layout was relatively irregular, the street markets, shops, workshops and homes being mixed together. However, after industrialization for cities there was a need for housing supply and these were mostly supplied by blocks around working areas. All of these settlements were not healthy and efficient. So with regulations and policies for better settlements more healty and secure places were planned for workers with the idea of modernism. Also modernism brought the pure geometry for building design. The colour and facade of the buildings were determined related to functions or structural rationalist ideas. This standart and simple blocks were critised by some. Like, Sitte&rsquo / s (1889) eulogied historic spaces for their random and artistic city aesthetic. The sprawl of housing areas increased the need for accesibility and social integration to each other and main center. On the other hand, the residential quarters in their inner dynmics, the public realm, circulation, self character etc. must be defined for good working settlement and its environment. This resulted in traditional neighborhood properties for better residential settlements that new urbanist way of thought encouraged more ecology and pedestrian-oriented settlements. In D&uuml / zce after earthquake in 1999, important scale of housing necessity appeared and this need was supplied with mass housing projects in short time. In fact, 20% of the urban settlement is provided by these mass housing projects and the projects will go on. In fact, 40 % of the settlement is expected to be provided with mass housing projects. Master thesis attempts to clarify the design problems in mass housing areas in D&uuml / zce. The problems related to mass housing environment will be discussed, with reference to design concept, to explain whether or not these mass housing areas provide neighborhood standarts.

Propagation of the ideas of sustainable development started 36 years ago. It was at the conference of the United Nations that took place in Stockholm in 1972 when a provision that economic development shall proceed by utilising the natural resources as effectively as possible and considering the environmental impact was clearly formulated. The concept of sustainable development is being applied in different fields and its definition varies. The main idea is that everything what we have must be saved so that we have what to leave for the future generations. The quality of living in a city can be analysed by defining the city within sustainability framework. Cities of sustainable development should be healthier and offer wider perspectives for city dwellers. Sustainability of residential areas of the city is defined taking into consideration the following main aspects: environmental, social, cultural, technical and engineering and economical. Good living quality, open public spaces, pure air and water, green areas and low-level criminality are just a few impartial factors that describe a sustainable residential area. At present the tendency of building more and more dwelling and high-rise buildings in Lithuania is noticed. Such buildings density the existing residential areas and leave no space for green areas, playgrounds for children, etc. Such tendency utterly contravenes with the concept of sustainable city development and is harmful both to the city and its dwellers... [to full text] / Istoriškai miestai yra komercijos, kultūros, žinių, mokslo ir naujovių centrai. Žmogus, nutaręs gyventi mieste, renkasi jam patinkančią vietovę ir būstą toje vietovėje, t. y. žmogus kelia gyvenamajai vietai tokius reikalavimus: vieta – gyvenamasis rajonas; būstas – būsto kokybė. Darnaus vystymosi sąvoka yra labai aktuali šiomis dienomis. Šią sąvoka bandoma taikyti įvairiose srityse bei savaip ją apibrėžti. Tačiau pagrindinė mintis – viską, ką turime, reikia tausoti, kad turėtumėme ką palikti ateinančioms kartoms. Vertinant gyvenimo mieste kokybę, pirmiausia susitelkiama ties sveikatos apsaugos problemomis, socialinėmis sąlygomis, galimybėmis šias problemas spręsti gerinant planavimą ir perstatymą. Visos šios problemos yra sprendžiamos įtraukiant miesto apibrėžimą į darnos rėmus. Darniai besivystantys miestai turėtų tapti sveikesni, su didesnėmis perspektyvomis miesto gyventojams. Taikant darnos sąvoką miesto gyvenamųjų rajonų darnai apibrėžti išskiriami keli pagrindiniai aspektai: ekonominiai, aplinkosauginiai, socialiniai, techniniai-inžineriniai, kultūriniai. Darniai vystomas miestas taip pat padeda saugoti rajonų, iš kurių miestas ir susideda, darną. Darni bendruomenė mieste, rajone yra akcentuojama darnaus miesto ar rajono apibrėžimuose. Gera gyvenimo kokybė, atviros viešosios erdvės, švarus oras ir vanduo, žalieji plotai, nedidelis nusikalstamumas – tai tik keletas objektyvių rodiklių, kurie apibūdina darnų gyvenamąjį rajoną. Miesto gyvenamasis rajonas – tai miesto... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]

The aim of the study was to compare how young adults experience their identity formation in relation to both their own as well as to another residential areas class character. The study had a comparative approach and two socioeconomically diverse areas in the Municipality of Växjö were studied. The study's empirical work consists of qualitative interviews with young adults from the residential areas Araby and Öjaby. The empirical data were analysed with the help of Erik H Erikson's theory of identity, Pierre Bourdieu's theory of social class and John L Scotsons and Norbert Elias's theory of established and outsiders. The results of the study showed that young adults feel that their residential area has a considerable impact regarding to their identity formation. The results also showed that an area's reputation has a strong impact on how individuals in the area are perceived. All respondents in the study felt that people from the socioeconomically privileged area had better life conditions than people from the socioeconomically disadvantaged area. These conditions include the school situation as well as the labour market.

This thesis deals with development of location which lies in close distance of historical center of Moravská Ostrava. Area of interest lies on south end of city part Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz. It is defined by streets K Trojhalí, Místecká, railways no. 321 nd 323 and by Ostravice river. The main aim was to design new part of city and create a strategy of its development which reacts to the actual trends of city development. It is also crutial for creating a „bridge“ between two cultural and educational centers of the city – between historical part of Moravská Ostrava and currently forming new center in listed technical area Dolní oblast Vítkovice.

This thesis deals with design of new development of village Holásky. Area in question is located in a south part of city Brno. It is situated in the city part Brno - Tuřany in cadastral area Holásky. The goal was to create interesting usage of undeveloped locations. The main thrust is to create new residential area, which would emphasize location on an edge of Brno as ideal place of living and recreation.

The thesis deals with valuation of real property before and after change the purpose of use. The thesis is divided into two parts. In the theoretical inputs are defined areas related to real estate assessment. Cases study is dealt in the practical part. Case study is focused on real estate assessment and deals with determination of the impact on price of real property when will be changed the purpose of use. Also construction works related with change the purpose of use from residential unit to area intended to business. Construction works were calculated by budgeting programme. In the end is analysed price of real property before the purpose of use and after the purpose of use and evaluation of this price.

Quality play is fundamental to the healthy development of a child. Children living in high-density residential areas in Pretoria are deprived of necessary play experiences, due to the nature of the existing playgrounds. This dissertation investigates how a playscape (natural playground) can be designed in such a way as to facilitate the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children. The research argues that quality play is possible when children have loose parts to play with, and are able to manipulate their environment. Playing in more natural areas offers a host of physical and psychological health benefits for children. A playscape is therefore proposed in the high-density residential area of Sunnyside in Pretoria along the Walker Spruit, to serve the play needs of the children in the area, incorporating a toy library and other economic initiatives. The design solution aims at creating a safe park which would be used by all members of the public, not only children. The proposal shows that employing natural materials in a play area could provide healthy, stimulating play opportunities for children. / Dissertation (ML(Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2011. / Architecture / unrestricted

The locality is placed in Olšany (near Vyškov). The locality is placed in the marginal part of the village. The concept of the urban area is based on the creation of three sections - private villa section, private chalets section and semi public relaxation section. The territory is built with a family house designed for the complex keeper, villas, luxury chalets, a community house and a basketball and tennis court. The villas are presented in six types and chalets in one type. Parking is provided directly on the private land or in a car park near the community building. All buildings in the area are single-storey with the exception of the family house of the complex keeper and all the chalets.