Abstract
Urban development projects are often1opposed by residents due to a lack of sense of ownership over the project. This study is a methodological approach in creating interactive lighting art installations in virtual environments to stimulate this sense of ownership. The study is part of the Brighter Brunnshög project, which is the initial stage of the urban development plan for new research centres in Brunnshög, Sweden. The main goal of this research is to explore the impact of virtual lighting art installations on residents´ attitudes toward the urban development of their area. The research is based on qualitative field studies and focus group interviews, and was assessed with questionnaires. The design itself is based on the results of the research data and consists of three criteria; awareness, mutuality, and adaptability. The results of the assessment indicate that interactive lighting art installations in virtual environments have the potential to create awareness of areas under urban development, which is a fundamental condition for creating place attachment, and by extension, a sense of ownership over the project.
Highlights
Introduction and motivationUrban development, which invariably entails construction programs, is often not welcomed by local residents since, for many, it signifies losing a tight-knit location-based community [1]
The evaluation within this research is aimed at understanding the psychological impact of the virtual installation on people's attitudes within Kraftringens Brighter Brunnshög project, and assessing its potential as a tool to reduce the alienation felt by residents in urban development projects
This article explored the potential of using interactive lighting art installations in virtual environments to stimulate a sense of ownership over the urban development of Brunnshög, Sweden
Summary
Introduction and motivationUrban development, which invariably entails construction programs, is often not welcomed by local residents since, for many, it signifies losing a tight-knit location-based community [1]. Despite the possible advantages that come with urban development, losses are weighted more heavily than gains in what is referred to as endowment effect [2]. To address the fear of loss experienced by the public, it is necessary to support the local sense of heritage, culture, and activities during the construction [4, 5, 6]. These elements of inclusion are subject to requirements relating to time, control and organization. Self-investment scores highest when these achievements are based on self-organization [6]
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