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来源

URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING,Vol.33,P.75-79

语言

英文

关键字

Cemetery; Jogging; Malmo; Public space; Social media

作者单位

[Grabalov, Pavel] Norwegian Univ Life Sci, Fac Landscape & Soc, Dept Publ Hlth Sci, Postboks 5003, N-1432 As, Norway. Grabalov, P (reprint author), Norwegian Univ Life Sci, Fac Landscape & Soc, Dept Publ Hlth Sci, Postboks 5003, N-1432 As, Norway. E-Mail: pavel.grabalov@nmbu.no

摘要

Urban cemeteries in the Swedish city of Malmo witness a great variety of usages, and are not just limited to commemoration practices. However the social acceptance of nonconventional activities on cemetery sites is still debatable. This research, held in February 2016 in Malmo, investigates jogging as a clearly evident part of the cemeteries' daily life. It aims to explore jogging as one among many activities in Malmo cemeteries and to understand people's opinions about this activity. Three urban cemeteries, differing in size, location and design were examined through three methods: observations of activities, a study of social media and an online questionnaire. The activities in these Malmo cemeteries vary depending on the sites' features. Jogging is an essential part of the activities in each of the cemeteries and does not visibly conflict with the other functions of the cemeteries. At the same time this study demonstrates evidence that for many users cemeteries remain special localities with their own set of behavioural norms where jogging is still questionable. The research proves some similarity between the functions of the urban cemeteries in Malmo and formalized parks and their potential for accommodating a variety of functions which should be explored in future research. In the context of increased urban development a better understanding of the current role of the cemeteries within the urban fabric appears highly relevant for green infrastructure planners.