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A missed opportunity for health promotion? Perceptions of large‐scale housing developments in Aotearoa New Zealand

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Large‐scale housing developments (LHD) are increasingly being used to accommodate population growth in (sub)urban Aotearoa, but their market‐oriented and delivery‐focused approach raises questions about whether resulting housing supplies meet residents' expectations for a healthy living environment. Based on a mixed‐methods survey with expert and non‐expert residents in the Wellington Region, this research critically examines LHD and underscores the pressing need for a stronger emphasis on health promotion in rapidly growing (sub)urban environments. The study reveals a strong desire among study participants for more social infrastructure in LHD and greater responsibility on the part of LHD developers towards communal values and community engagement.

Source: New Zealand Geographer

DOI: 10.1111/nzg.12382

Author: Mirjam Schindler

Institution: Victoria University of Wellington

Language: English

Topic: Urban Planning and Governance

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,630