R E 1 Modelling (Perceived) Environmental Quality

Modelling PEQ | Ric van Poll, IAPS 2004 r RIVM: –Dutch National Institute for Public Health and Environment scientific advisory institute ministries of Health (VWS) and Environment (VROM) MGO –centre for Environment-Health Research Environment-health research: experimental (animal + human) - observational (large scale epidemiological studies) ELO –unit for Environmental Health Effects Main topics: air pollution, traffic noise, residential satisfaction/perceived environmental quality

Modelling PEQ | Ric van Poll, IAPS 2004 r VROM: from quantity towards quality, from national to local ‘National ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY PLAN 4’ - Quality of Life - Safe and Healthy - High Quality (‘Nice and Cosy) Document on ‘HOUSING’ - accommodate ‘maximal’ freedom of choice, - housing quality and residential quality - sustainability, social (environmental justice), - livability Fifth Document on ‘SPATIAL PLANNING’ - complete, accessible, attractive, vital cities - (COMPACT CITY) limit colonising open space through living and work

Modelling PEQ | Ric van Poll, IAPS 2004 r Review on Environmental Quality Theories on environment and health/well-being Definitions on EQ, QoL, SD Models and frameworks on EQ and QoL –Van Kamp Irene, Kees Leidelmeijer, Gooitske Marsman, Augustinus de Hollander. (2003). Urban Environmental Quality and Human Wellbeing; Towards a conceptual framework and demarcation of concepts; A literature study. Landscape and Urban Planning, 65 (1-2) pp 5-18.

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r Question What is Environmental Quality: –how can we represent EQ with respect to urban residential environments Practical approach: –EQ: abstract and complex concept define in context –Models and techniques Behavioural Decision Theory MAUT

Modelling PEQ | Ric van Poll, IAPS 2004 r Multi-Attribute Evaluation of EQ Inventory (and structuring) of attributes Assign attribute weights Evaluate object(s) on attributes Aggregate Sensitivity Analysis

Modelling PEQ | Ric van Poll, IAPS 2004 r Respondents 59 civil servants –7 national (ministries) –12 provinces –40 local (municpalities) health, housing, environment, social welfare, justice, police etc. face-to-face interview –attribute selection and structuring –rank-order (weights)

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Modelling PEQ | Ric van Poll, IAPS 2004 r Clusters Reside Buildings Social Environment Social safety Traffic Accesibility + Facilities Environmental Hygiene Nuisance  Dwelling size: m 2  Density: OAD  Removals: % per neighbourhood  Robberies/thefts: %  Traffic intensity: vehicles/24h  Greenery: m 2 within radius of 400m  Sound: dwellings > 50dB(A)  Noise neighbours: # of complaint Criteria: Redundancy Relevance Available data Policy goals

Modelling PEQ | Ric van Poll, IAPS 2004 r Model for (Perceived)Environmental Quality

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r Sum up Multi Attribute Evaluation procedure feasible EQ determined by physical, psycho-social and aspects of built environment Tool: –inventory environmental problems –criteria for (P)EQ indices. –gauge implemented policy measures. –monitor perceived EQ.

Modelling PEQ | Ric van Poll, IAPS 2004 r Thank you for your attention! Ric van Poll RIVM-MGO