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The climate change adaptation potential of public spaces in Tshwane : Muckleneuk commons communal garden
Mini Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94211 The climate change adaptation potential of public spaces in Tshwane : Muckleneuk commons communal garden Hugo, Jan kylasmit16@gmail.com Smit, Kyla Climate change Climate change adaptation Public space Place making Thermal comfort Wellbeing UCTD Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-13: Climate action SDG-03: Good health and well-being Engineering, built environment and information technology theses SDG-03 SDG-13: Climate action Engineering, built environment and information technology theses SDG-13 Mini Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2023. Climate change is a global unsettling phenomenon that determines the prosperity of natural systems. It influences natural systems, posing risks to the health of living organisms and the socio-economic conditions they live in (Van Vuuren et al., 2014:374). Understanding climate change is crucial for response strategies and the well-being of these systems. Public spaces reflect their climate fuunctionalist5y and adaptation potential. This study reviews literature and conducts a case study to assess Muckleneuk Common’s climate change adaptation potential, its impact on the local context, and the role of spatial and material characteristics. The aim of the study is to contribute to the climate change discourse in Tshwane. The study reveals a gap between the site’s intention and its current performance and underutilisation. Public spaces are crucial indicators of a community’s climate change adaptation capacity and well-being. Their design should align with the local needs and foster social interaction, inclusivity, and diverse activities. The success of climate adaptation relies on the community involvement, tailoring strategies to the context. Muckleneuk Commons, while facing challenges like low occupancy, shows promise through initiatives like the ‘adapt-a-spot’ project. It’s social role and growth potential may contribute to climate resilience and community cohesion during emergencies. As cities evolve, effective public space design and community engagement will be key to successful climate adaptation and urban sustainability. Architecture MArch (Prof) Unrestricted Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being SDG-13: Climate action 2024-02-01T06:47:36Z 2024-02-01T06:47:36Z 2024-04-18 2023 Mini Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94211 DOI: https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25112771.v1 10.25403/UPresearchdata.25112771 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Climate change Climate change adaptation Public space Place making Thermal comfort Wellbeing UCTD Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-13: Climate action SDG-03: Good health and well-being Engineering, built environment and information technology theses SDG-03 SDG-13: Climate action Engineering, built environment and information technology theses SDG-13 The climate change adaptation potential of public spaces in Tshwane : Muckleneuk commons communal garden |
| title | The climate change adaptation potential of public spaces in Tshwane : Muckleneuk commons communal garden |
| title_full | The climate change adaptation potential of public spaces in Tshwane : Muckleneuk commons communal garden |
| title_fullStr | The climate change adaptation potential of public spaces in Tshwane : Muckleneuk commons communal garden |
| title_full_unstemmed | The climate change adaptation potential of public spaces in Tshwane : Muckleneuk commons communal garden |
| title_short | The climate change adaptation potential of public spaces in Tshwane : Muckleneuk commons communal garden |
| title_sort | climate change adaptation potential of public spaces in tshwane muckleneuk commons communal garden |
| topic | Climate change Climate change adaptation Public space Place making Thermal comfort Wellbeing UCTD Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-13: Climate action SDG-03: Good health and well-being Engineering, built environment and information technology theses SDG-03 SDG-13: Climate action Engineering, built environment and information technology theses SDG-13 |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94211 |