A master thesis from Aalborg University
How Do People's Journeys Shape Urban Spaces?: Active Mobility On The Fjord's Bridges Between Aalborg and Nørresundby
[How Do People's Journeys Shape Urban Spaces?]
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Term
4. term
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Publication year
2025
Submitted on
2025-05-26
Pages
113 pages
Abstract
This thesis explores the reciprocal relationship between people's daily journeys and urban spaces, with a focus on active mobility across the fjord’s bridges connecting Aalborg and Nørresundby in Denmark. Using ethnographic research methods, the study investigates how individuals experience and navigate these urban environments, paying attention to how physical elements shape behavior, accessibility, and social interaction. The findings reveal that these urban materials not only guide movement but also create affordances and limitations that influence the rhythm and inclusivity of city life. The attention is given to the diverse user groups, whose movements and needs actively shape the function and feel of public spaces. The report concludes with a design proposal for Kulturbroen and spatial design recommendations for the existing and future bridges, aimed at fostering more inclusive, accessible, and responsive urban environments.
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