The Implementation of Green Neighbourhood Initiatives in Urban Living: Methodology of Research

Abstract

Green neighborhood is a neighborhood that practices a way of life to meet the needs of people's activities. Community practices in this green neighborhood also have the potential to regulate pollution, save energy, accessibility, safeguard the environment, increase employment opportunities and reduce crime rates. Green neighborhoods can form friendships, practice agricultural areas, use renewable energy methods, and support sensitive nature. This practice also makes easy access to home, workplace, infrastructure, public utilities, transit facilities and easily accessible from one neighborhood. Conflicts between rapid development and local communities required a new model to understand about the relationships between green neighbourhood initiatives from local communities. This paper discusses how to doing research method on the effectiveness for implementation of green neighbourhood initiative in urban living and part on my ongoing PhD study. It starts by discussing how the theoretical background of green neighbourhood initiatives in urban living, then how the initiatives contribute to sustainable environmental and quality of life in urban living. Subsequently, it discusses the method of the study to conduct research on green neighborhood practices with a special emphasis to seek a clear understanding of acceptance from society on new actions, problems arising, community perceptions and community proposals. It followed by data collection methods, how data analysis conducted and results. It ends with preparation of questionnaires to look more in detail on the perceptions of society in terms of economic, social and environment aspects. Results and proposals designed to help communities, local authorities and agencies to carry out five selected green neighborhood initiatives.