Urban narratives through place stories in the City of Tshwane

This research examined three distinct green open spaces namely, Burgers Park, Moja Gabedi, and Muckleneuk Commons. The primary objectivewas to uncover the place stories associated with each space. The study investigated the influence of Eurocentric ideals on the development of green open spaces in City of Thswane (CoT) and examined recent adaptations and approaches to addressing socio-ecological challenges in their management and design. The research emphasizes the need for change in landscape design discourse, shifting the focus towards social-ecological considerations and design principles that are grounded in a regional and contextual understanding of an African city. By conducting interviews and observations, the study delves into the narratives, sense of place, and human-nature relationships present in these green open spaces. The findings highlight the crucial role of these spaces in fostering place identity, establishing connections with nature, and promoting overall well-being among Tshwane's residents. Ultimately, these efforts contribute to a more connected and integrated social-ecological ecosystem that enhances socio-ecological interactions.

本研究审视了三个独特的绿色开放空间，即布尔格公园、莫贾加贝迪和马克隆纽克共同区域。其主要目标在于揭示与每个空间相关的场所故事。研究探讨了欧洲中心主义理念对茨瓦内市（CoT）绿色开放空间发展的影响，并审视了近期在管理及设计上应对社会-生态挑战的适应策略和途径。研究强调了在景观设计话语中变革的必要性，将焦点转向基于区域和语境理解的非洲城市的社会-生态考量及设计原则。通过访谈和观察，研究深入挖掘了这些绿色开放空间中的叙事、场所感知和人与自然之间的关系。研究结果突显了这些空间在培育场所认同、建立与自然的联系以及促进茨瓦内居民整体福祉中的关键作用。最终，这些努力有助于构建一个更加紧密和一体化的社会-生态生态系统，增强社会-生态交互。