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As urbanization continues to increase very rapidly in Bucharest, the long-term vitality of the Vacaresti Nature Park is at risk. Our group has identified four goals which will help direct our project towards making recommendations for the park to work towards sustainable development. These goals were developed into research questions, from which our methodology was also developed.
1. Outlining Our Overall Goal and Plan
Project Goal: Quantify and qualify strengths and weaknesses of the park through stakeholder analysis and technical interviews
Research Question: How have public and private groups successfully merged conservation and recreational use?
Our Plan: Assess and implement public park use while still maintain the conservation efforts
2. Comprising Our Specific Objectives and Plans
Objective 1: Understand the usage of the park and various perceptions
Research Topic: -- The impact of Vacaresti on public health, local economy, and education -- Approach to compile public opinion regarding Vacaresti
Methodology Plan: -- Survey and Interview -- Livestream Observation -- Stakeholder Assessment
Objective 2: Evaluate the role of the park in health crises
Research Topic: -- Park usage during COVID-19 -- Whether or not military restrictions altered park attendance -- The role of various spaces during health crises
Methodology Plan: -- Interview -- Livestream Observation
Objective 3: Compile expert opinions on park management, green infrastructure, and community interaction
Research Topic: -- How other cities successfully intergrated conservation and recreation -- The method they used to ensure stakeholder involvement -- How the infrastructure and public opinion contributed to the success of other parks -- The view of experts on the current status of the park
Methodology Plan: -- Survey and Interview -- Livestream Observation -- Interview with other park managers, city planners, and specialists
Objective 4: Define overall public appreciations and grievances
Research Topic: -- The view of the public of the park -- What they like and dislike about the park -- Changes they want to see in the future
Methodology Plan: -- Stakeholder Assessment -- Survey
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