A Network to Network

Creating a system of places, integrated into the urban network, that supports inhabitants in their everyday lives and stimulates the integration of the migrant population. The case of Shenzhen, China

Master thesis (2013)

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S.A. Read (mentor)
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Spatial planning and Strategy - Complex Cities (Architecture) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2013 Koumans, S.
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02-07-2013

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Programme

Spatial planning and Strategy - Complex Cities

Abstract

Lower class migrants in Shenzhen are facing socio-spatial segregation, which limits the opportunities for them to improve their living situation. Currently the Shenzhen government does not actively address to this issue. This project offers an alternative approach on migrant integration and the redevelopment of urban villages, aimed at the use of public space. By creating a network of public space and activating the specific places in this network, the social interaction between different inhabitant groups will increase. According to various literature, social interaction can form a basis in stimulating the integration of the migrant population in an area. Social contact can help in finding opportunities to climb up in the cities hierarchy and improve one’s living situation. The aim of this project is to create a system of places in which specific places embody a sense of place, in order to stimulate public social life. This should improve the social interaction and thereby help the integration of the migrant population in Shenzhen.