Using Social Capital to Help Integrate Planning Theory, Research, and Practice: Preface

Putnam, Robert D.; Light, Ivan; Briggs, Xavier de Souza; Rohe, William M.; Vidal, Avis C.; Hutchinson, Judy; Gress, Jennifer; Woolcock, Michael

doi:10.1080/01944360408976369

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“…Similarly, the mere presence of "public spaces" within a community does not guarantee their use, with quality and aesthetics of such spaces an important determinant of how they are perceived and used by residents [46] More broadly, it is possible that the general tenor of satisfaction with suburban life (as measured by social capital and sense of community indicators) shapes attitudes towards features of that suburb as well as propensity for involvement, and this may explain the differences observed between suburbs in this study. This is congruent with the notion of a "virtuous circle" that has been postulated in relation to social capital [47]. For example, people out and about walking, well maintained private and public property, and seeing neighbors chatting and interacting with each other can precipitate "like" behaviour, shape norms, and engender positive sense of community type sentiments among residents.…”

Section: Urban Studies Researchsupporting

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Streets Apart: Does Social Capital Vary with Neighbourhood Design?

Bulsara

2012

Urban Studies Research

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While neighbourhood differences in social capital have been mapped, few empirical studies have considered the nexus between specific physical characteristics of communities and social capital. In this study we hypothesised that social capital would be positively associated with a more walkable street network design, but inversely associated with negative experiences and perceptions of neighbourhood environments. Data was gathered through a random cross-sectional telephone survey of adults (n = 339) from three suburbs with differing street network design. Although there was some relationship between street network layout and social capital, this was not always as hypothesised by previous studies. Perceived incivilities, lower levels of trust and support were among factors that may have countered some of the positive influences of a walkable street network design on social capital. Overall, our findings suggest that the built environment may influence neighbourhood social capital at both a real and perceived level. While the actual presence and type of facilities, neighbourhood design and walkability may impact on social capital formation and maintenance, so too can perceptions of the physical and social environment. Understanding the complex intertwining of physical neighbourhood features, perceptions and social dynamics is relevant to growing public policy interest in strengthening social capital for enhanced community wellbeing.

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Section: Urban Studies Researchsupporting

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Streets Apart: Does Social Capital Vary with Neighbourhood Design?

Bulsara

2012

Urban Studies Research

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“…However, the ideology has been debated frequently in previous literature under different pseudonyms: social cohesion, civic trust (Putnam et al, 2004), civic co-operation (Knack and Keefer, 1997), sense of community (Stanley and Hensher, 2012) and community benefits (Macfarlane and Cook, 2002). All these authors seem to refer to an immeasurable variable that determines the social efficacy of a community.…”

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Defining social value in the UK construction industry

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2017

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Management,

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This paper evaluates the rationale behind the UK Public Services (Social Value) Act to postulate a definition of 'social value' and its application to construction and enable authorities to implement it. A comprehensive literature review has been undertaken and publications on existing methods of measurement have been reviewed and discussed to provide a comprehensive summary. The literature review revealed that communities could benefit from a series of direct and indirect impacts on individual people as well as the social efficacy of the whole community as a result of implementing the Act. The intention of the Act is to provide additional social benefits that provide added value, not in the monetary sense of the word but as a broader impact to the local area. However, these types of contract conditions benefit local contractors, which conflicts with the EU's single market legislation.

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“…A range of stakeholders and scientists was involved in joint research and learning, furthering social capital in the network and the functioning of the farming system. As joint understanding grew, bridging ties developed into bonding ties (Putnam et al, 2004): social boundaries seemed removed and a new group was born, despite its diverse composition. However, new issues and conflicts increased differences between stakeholders again, especially after the researchers had stopped facilitating the learning process (see also Westerink, 2016).…”

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“…These qualities include trust and the capacity to learn (Bodin and Crona, 2008;Van Bommel et al, 2009). In general, with relation to social capital, a distinction is made between bonding ties within a social group and bridging ties between social groups (Putnam et al, 2004). Strong bonding ties within a group can lead to a strong sense of 'otherness' relating to people of other groups, and may thus negatively influence collaboration (Taylor, 2000).…”

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“…Social boundaries often become apparent in value and language barriers in communication between the various social groups, including disciplinary backgrounds (Hoppe, 2010;Keulartz, 2009;Kueffer and Hirsch Hadorn, 2008;Lamont and Molnár, 2002;Metze, 2011;Mollinga, 2010;Werkman et al, 2011). Collaboration in spatial governance processes may require the development of social capital in the sense of bridging and linking ties across social boundaries: both between distinct groups and between groups at different levels of authority (Putnam et al, 2004).…”

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Using Social Capital to Help Integrate Planning Theory, Research, and Practice: Preface

Cited by 90 publications

References 51 publications

Streets Apart: Does Social Capital Vary with Neighbourhood Design?

Streets Apart: Does Social Capital Vary with Neighbourhood Design?

Defining social value in the UK construction industry

Making a difference : boundary management in spatial governance

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