Neighbourhood cohesion and territorial cohesion

In search for conceptual integrity

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ID11986307
AuthorsŁukasz Damurski (0000-0002-9384-9075, Warsaw University of Technology, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume87
Issue6
Pages4635-4651
Publication date2021-10-08
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGeoJournal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0343-2521 • E-ISSN: 1572-9893
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1007/s10708-021-10523-1
OpenAlexW3205062073
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited20

Neighbourhood cohesion is a concept describing the residents’ sense of community, engagement in acts of neighbouring, and attractiveness of living in the neighbourhood. Since 2000’s the term ‘cohesion’ has also been used in geography and in spatial policy to represent the distribution of functions and opportunities in space. The two approaches seem be complementary, but they lack consistency and appropriate conceptual framework. This paper aims at developing an integrated methodological framework which will include both social and spatial aspects of cohesion at the local level. Its empirical content refers to studies conducted in 2017–2019 in five locations in Poland. Three methods of spatial analysis are presented depicting various aspects of territorial cohesion of a neighbourhood: functional balance, accessibility of facilities and match between supply and demand. Such approach enables effective measurement and comparison of neighbourhoods representing various settlement types. The results show that the highest levels of cohesion were obtained for large cities where the density of amenities is the highest, and the lowest levels were noted in suburban settlements which confirms their malfunctioning character. The paper concludes with a critical revision of the concept of neighbourhood cohesion which can serve as a guideline for local urban policy

Cohesion (chemistry · Conceptualization · Economic geography · Empirical research · Epistemology · Geography · Human geography · Neighbourhood (mathematics · Regional science · Sociology · Computer Science · Mathematics · Place Attachment and Urban Studies · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies

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