Characterisation of peri-urban landscape based on the views and attitudes of different actors. (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Žlender, Vita
• Is Part Of: Land use policy. Volume 101(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: Peripheral -- Urban sprawl -- Landscape on the edge -- Peri-urban landscape users -- Focus groups -- Public involvement; Land use -- Periodicals; Land use -- Government policy -- Periodicals; Sol, Utilisation du -- Périodiques; Sol, Utilisation du -- Politique gouvernementale -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 333.7305
• DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2020.105181
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-8377

Abstract

Highlights: We explored different actors' characterisations of peri-urban landscape in two cases. There were discrepancies between decision-makers' knowledge and people's use of peri-urban space. The social consequences of fast-changing peri-urban areas require thorough investigation. Abstract: Interest in the peri-urban landscape has grown steadily over the last decade as researchers seek to clarify the character of the space that links the urban and rural environment. However, peri-urban typologies and different perspectives on the relation between peri-urban, urban and rural areas remain unresolved. The present study hypothesizes that exploration and discussion of the views and attitudes of peri-urban landscape users within the frame of current planning-related concepts and practices may make this complexity easier to understand. Using focus groups and interviews, the findings highlight some discrepancies between decision-makers' knowledge and opinions and users' views and use of the peri-urban landscape. The study concludes that more inclusive and sustainable planning of peri-urban areas in the future will depend on gathering information about what is going on in the peri-urban landscape .