4.4 Findings Figure 31: Perceived : Question 14
Do you feel the sense of community has been lost during the regenera�on programme? 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0
No
Note : By, Author (2022)
Somewhat
The regenera�on has increased the sense of community
Yes
Crea�ng a social space cannot be a standalone feature of an urban development; it o�en arises from crea�ng the posi�ve infrastructure previously men�oned. Finding the balance between a safe and social area can be created through the use of ac�ve and green zones. In many rural areas the sense of community is strong and is the founda�on for many day to day social interac�ons, but this is a feeling o�en lost with the densifica�on of areas. There is currently a mixed view in Bordon and Whitehill over the sense of community with 45% of the respondents feeling the sense of community has been at least ‘somewhat’ lost. This loss will in turn have a nega�ve impact on overall social ac�vity and therefore reduce happiness. Although, over�me with the correct spaces in place the sense of community can be rebuilt.
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