Toward an applied phenomenology: The case of abandoned pier use in Hoboken,New Jersey,USA |
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Authors: | David Wilson J Andrew Slack |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Geography Cavanaugh Hall, Indiana University at Indianapolis, 46202 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;(2) Department of Geography, Ball State University, 47306 Muncie, Indiana, USA |
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Abstract: | This research demonstrates the contribution of phenomenological inquiry within the realm of geographic and environmental planning. The contention is that a focus on the wide range of individual meanings and values ascribed to landscapes, a marginalized element in many planning assessments, can bring out data to more substantively inform decision making, A case study of user meanings imparted to residual waterfront land in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA, suggests that such property provides an array of amenities to residents. Most importantly, it expands the range of recreational activities, creates visual relief from the monotonous urban milieu, and provides scenic vistas to promote an awareness of the quality of life still possible in cities. The study concludes that planners can use phenomenology to generate data for more judicious decision making. |
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Keywords: | Phenomenology Subjectivity Cognition Landscape |
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