Kustnära dilemma - En studie om konflikten om det offentliga rummet vid Laholms kommuns bilstrand
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The conflict about the century-old car beach in Laholm, Halland, has been a contentious issue and subject to debate for 70 years. Despite the recent decision for its closure, the matter has been contested over 350 times, which poses a significant challenge for the municipality. Applying Mitchell’s (2008) six axioms for landscape reading, the research explores how the public perceives the car beach, how they think their perception is included in the process and how the municipality and country board include the perception into the planning and decision-making. Drawing on surveys and interviews, the study reveals divergent views on stakeholders rights, with the public emphasizing the significance of their opinions, traditions and history in decision-making. On the contrary, the country board asserts the importance of following national legislation. The findings suggest a communication gap among stakeholders, highlighting the need for improved dialogue and consensus-building strategies within the public sector in the decision-making process.
Author: Strömberg, Annie
Language: English
Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7001524683