Investigating the Physical Determinants of Social Capital and Their Implications for Sustainable Urban Development

Moobela, Cletus; Price, Andrew D.F.; Mathur, Vivek; Paranagamage, Primali

doi:10.18848/1832-2077/cgp/v05i02/54596

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“…The cognitive [23] dimension is based on the subjective nature of humans and the assumption that humans have the natural predisposition to socialize and associate because of the similar characteristics that they possess [28,29]. These characteristics affect social relationships and are assessed based on norms, values, trust, goodwill, social cohesion and reciprocity within a community [29,30]. The structural dimension of social capital assumes that social capital is derived from participating in a social network and is measured based on the type of social networks, group memberships and civic engagement within a community [23,30,31].…”

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“…These characteristics affect social relationships and are assessed based on norms, values, trust, goodwill, social cohesion and reciprocity within a community [29,30]. The structural dimension of social capital assumes that social capital is derived from participating in a social network and is measured based on the type of social networks, group memberships and civic engagement within a community [23,30,31].…”

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Social Capital: Higher Resilience in Slums in the Lagos Metropolis

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Different slums exhibit different levels of resilience against the threat of eviction. However, little is known about the role of the social capital of the slum community in this context. This study investigates the factors contributing to slum resilience in the Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria, through a social capital lens. This study first investigates land allocation in slums, then the available social capital, and subsequently how this capital influences resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Data were collected in two slum communities, in Lagos, through in-depth interviews and focus groups discussion. This study shows that land allocation is done by the traditional heads, contrarily to the mandate of the Nigeria Land Use Act of 1978. Furthermore, there is a form of structural social capital through the presence of government registered community development associations in the slums; however, their activities, decision-making process and the perception of the residents’ towards their respective associations, differs. This led to differences in trust, social cohesion and bonding ties among residents of the slum, thereby influencing resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Since community group associations, through the appointed executives, drive the efficient utilization of social capital in slums, this study therefore recommends their restructuring in order to support a sustainable solution to the threat of eviction in slums in Lagos.

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“…Visibility of fellow humans and their actions encourage social dialogue. The spatial designs encouraging ground level activities, (Jacobs, 1961) and front porches (Moobela et al, 2009) facilitate visibility in built environment. The term 'eyes on street' is used by Brown and Lombard (2014) to discuss the issue in reference to the linkages resulting from the openings on the facades and semi open spaces in residential buildings facing the public spaces.…”

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Housing and Social Capital: A Theoretical Review

Chandrasekara¹

2021

International Journal of Architecture and Planning

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The housing and neighborhood conditions possess the distinct capacity to create or modify the stock of social capital. This is in contrast with the relationship in other domains such as economic development, governance, employment, health and education where social capital acts as the causal agent. The identification of the bonding and bridging sub categories of social capital led to multiple discourses in the field of housing environment. The first group of reviews focuses on the issue of lack of social capital in general and bonding capital in particular and examines the role the physical environment in improving the situation. The second type of investigations stresses the negative effects of bonding capital and the contribution of living environment to enhance such bonds. It argues for the neighborhoods and housing designs to reduce the creation of bonding capital but to encourage the growth of bridging linkages to facilitate socioeconomic progress.

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“…The review of previous literature on impacts of heritage projects included impact assessment studies in heritage and culture sector in the UK (Graham et al , 2009; Lehrer, 2010), and research papers and professional reports defining well-being related impacts from heritage activities, mostly focusing on urban heritage (Kinghorn and Willis, 2008; Taylor et al 2009; Baker and Chitty, 2002; Murzyn-Kupisz and Działek, 2013; Dümcke and Gnedovsky, 2013; Atkins Heritage and Institute of Field Archaeologists, 2004; Ashworth and Tunbridge, 2000; Tweed and Sutherland, 2007). Literature on place attachment (and its relation with place identity and dependence as seen in Jorgensen and Stedman, 2001 and relevant body of work) was reviewed as well to uncover the effect of heritage places, suggesting that it may predict social well-being aspects (Moobela et al , 2009; Lewicka, 2011). What is more, empirical studies have showed that enhancing sense of place is in turn important for the socially sustainable development of revitalization projects (Yung and Chan, 2012; Liu and Cheung, 2016), making it key element for successful heritage projects with place-making elements.…”

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“…Despite the common use of SIA for detecting negative consequences of projects in this case, only positive impacts were identified, based on the hypothesis that engagement with cultural activities can support (rather than inhibit) individual and social well-being and connection with place (Moobela et al , 2009; Lewicka, 2011).…”

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Applying social impact assessment (SIA) principles in assessing contribution of cultural heritage to social sustainability in rural landscapes

Gallou

Fouseki

2019

JCHMSD

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose the use of social impact assessment (SIA) principles to evaluate the contribution of cultural heritage to social sustainability, supporting both a people-centered and socially responsible approach to heritage management. Design/methodology/approach Specifically, the paper explores SIA as a methodological tool for post-project evaluation, used to define projects’ contributions to aspects of social sustainability through analyzing impacts of participation in a rural context case study, that of the Scapa Flow landscape heritage scheme in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK. Findings Based on research findings from the thematic analysis of 40 semi-structured interviews on impacts (with heritage managers, planners and participants in the scheme), the paper proposes a combination of heritage value assessment process with social impact identification to achieve a context-relevant assessment of social sustainability. Existing research around social capital and sense of place supports the analysis of relevant impacts and heritage values. Findings support overlaps between socio-environmental impacts, when looking at the role of heritage for community well-being in rural contexts. Research limitations/implications The qualitative approach allows for a context-relevant, bottom up impact assessment and allows for multiple stakeholders perceptions to be included. Practical implications The proposed methodological approach has greater implications for the work of institutions and professionals involved in project evaluations that can inform participatory heritage project planning, ensuring high social relevance. Social implications Application of SIA principles in heritage sector can increase social benefits of heritage projects and enable wider community participation in processes of heritage management. Originality/value Through this case study, the effectiveness of SIA principles when applied in cultural heritage project evaluation is discussed, reflecting on a novel methodology for impact assessment in heritage.

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Investigating the Physical Determinants of Social Capital and Their Implications for Sustainable Urban Development

Cited by 4 publications

References 12 publications

Social Capital: Higher Resilience in Slums in the Lagos Metropolis

Social Capital: Higher Resilience in Slums in the Lagos Metropolis

Housing and Social Capital: A Theoretical Review

Applying social impact assessment (SIA) principles in assessing contribution of cultural heritage to social sustainability in rural landscapes

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