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Nature for everyone? Planning perspectives on accessibility, disability and participation in the Swedish outdoors
For older adults and people with disabilities, it can be difficult to participate in recreation due to inaccessible nature. This can lead to exclusion when it comes to outdoor experiences and health. Nature-based solutions for quality of life are hence essential. Through semi-structured interviews with Swedish municipal and county representatives, and representatives of interest organizations for people with physical disabilities, we identify challenges in the planning and management of the recreational landscape in relation to accessibility and participation. We enlighten how accessibility and social inclusion can be enhanced through planning and management to promote health through equal access to nature.
Nature for everyone? Planning perspectives on accessibility, disability and participation in the Swedish outdoors
For older adults and people with disabilities, it can be difficult to participate in recreation due to inaccessible nature. This can lead to exclusion when it comes to outdoor experiences and health. Nature-based solutions for quality of life are hence essential. Through semi-structured interviews with Swedish municipal and county representatives, and representatives of interest organizations for people with physical disabilities, we identify challenges in the planning and management of the recreational landscape in relation to accessibility and participation. We enlighten how accessibility and social inclusion can be enhanced through planning and management to promote health through equal access to nature.
Nature for everyone? Planning perspectives on accessibility, disability and participation in the Swedish outdoors
Ankre, Rosemarie (author) / Wall-Reinius, Sandra (author)
Planning Practice & Research ; 39 ; 793-812
2024-09-02
20 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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