Hur form påverkar användning i offentliga parker : En fallstudie av tre offentliga parker i Växjö

Sammanfattning: The following study involve the issue of physical form in public parks and consequently how form is affecting the use of public parks. Subject of the study is that many public parks have the potential of attracting greater numbers of users than the physical form can allow, and that there’s physical aspects that contribute to how parks are used. A greater understanding of the topic and what further measures that can be taken to change the pattern of use in these places are also subjects of the study. These are important topics in the discussion of understanding and furthermore the improvement of public spaces for the use of spatial planners and other related professionals. The study involves observation of form and observation of use in the three chosen public parks of Strandbjörket, Spetsamossen and Linnéparken in Växjö Sweden. The analysis of the observation shows specific qualities but also flaws in the three parks and furthermore opportunities of improvement. The conclusion of the study also shows that additional research in the subject and further studies in the specific parks needs to be done for an improved understanding of the topic and a basis for strategies of improvement in the specific parks.