Concepts of Neighbourhood: A Review of the Literature

Natalie Allen

Abstract – Tuhinga Whakarāpopoto

This report looks at why the concept of neighbourhood is important. Key ideas include neighbourhood planning (development, growth, and transit-oriented development), neighbourhood units and boundaries, neighbourhood walkability, neighbourhood (and in some cases residential) satisfaction, and neighbourhood change. Studies that look at both location and sociological factors will facilitate easier comparison with planning policy and strategy where subjective neighbourhood boundaries are different from those imposed by local or regional councils. The review is structured to read as a narrative, however, relevant references and abstracts have been included in text-boxes throughout the document to ensure the easy use of this review as a tool for those writing subsequent research reports and articles.

Other reports associated with this research

Boarin, P., Besen, P., & Haarhoff, E. (2018). Post-Occupancy Evaluation of neighbourhoods: A review of the literature. Working Paper 18-01 for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities Urban Wellbeing: Shaping Places: Future Neighbourhoods, 75pgs. Auckland: BBHTC.

Keywords – Kupu Hāngai

urban development, urban design, neighbourhoods, 15 minute neighbourhood, neighbourhood units and boundaries, neighbourhood walkability, neighbourhood satisfaction, community engagement

Fields of Research – Āpure Rangahau

Urban Development; Urban Planning

Date – Te Wā Whakarewa

2018-08

Type – Te Auaha

Report

Collections – Kohinga Kaupapa

Citation – Kupu Hautoa

Allen, N. (2018). Concepts of Neighbourhood: A Review of the Literature. Working Paper 18-02 for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities Urban Wellbeing: Shaping Places: Future Neighbourhoods, 78pgs. Auckland: BBHTC.

Share – Tuari

View/Open

Concepts of Neighbourhood: A Review of the Literature – pdf