Whose Liveability? A Socio-Spatial Analysis of Anticipated Social Impacts assessment of Amsterdam’s “Aanpak Binnenstad “ project

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives and Questions 1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Concepts of Liveability 2.2 Socio-Spatial Theories 2.3 Social Impact Assessment Methodologies 2.4 Review of Relevant Case Studies 3. Methodological Framework 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Data Analysis Techniques 3.4 Ethical Considerations 4. Contextual Analysis 4.1 Overview of Amsterdam’s Inner City 4.2 The “Aanpak Binnenstad” Project Plans 4.3 Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile 5. Analysis of Social Impacts 5.1 Anticipated Positive Outcomes 5.2 Potential Negative Consequences 5.3 Stakeholder Perspectives 6. Socio-Spatial Considerations 6.1 Spatial Distribution of Impacts 6.2 Inequalities Arising from Spatial Changes 6.3 Accessibility and Inclusion Issues 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Findings 7.2 Comparison with Literature 7.3 Implications for Policy and Planning 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Future Projects 8.3 Suggestions for Further Research