Homel, R. & A. Burns, 1987, Is this a good place to grow up in? Neighbourhood quality and children’s evaluations, in: Landscape and Urban Planning, , 2
- Author : Homel, R. & A. Burns
- Year : 1987
- Journal/Series : Landscape and Urban Planning
- Volume Number (ANNUAL: Counting Volumes of the Year shown above) : 2
- Pages : 101-116
- Abstract in English : A random sample of 9-11 year-old children living in 18 suburbs of Sydney, Australia were interviewed regarding their likes and dislikes about their neighbourhood, and their overall evaluation of their area as a place for children to grow up in. The major reasons advanced for liking or disliking a neighbourhood were plotted against risk scores, showing a complex pattern of associations, with parks particularly valued by children in the highest risk areas. The question “if you could change one thing” parks and playspace scored 46%
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: children, children playing, parks, playing grounds, quality. UTILITY: lecturers/teachers, academic research