ZADOVOLJSTVO ŽIVLJENJEM U GRADSKOJ ČETVRTI ŠPINUTU U SPLITU
Life Satisfaction in the Špinut Neighborhood, City of Split

Summary/Abstract: In this research the author detects some elements that citizens of the [pinut neighborhood observe as important and precedent for quality of life, which affects living satisfaction in Špinut . Kevin Lynch's method is used, who in his book, "The Image of the City" considers visual qualities of American cities by researching mental images of specific towns, reported by their citizens. He is especially concentrated on city legibility, respectively the easiness of recognizing and organizing all parts of the city into a coherent system. In the 279 interview, questions similar to Lynch's are used. The interview was carried out similarly, the data processed and presented in this paper. However, the research objective was different. The paper presents research results regarding the following topics: advantages and disadvantages of the Špinut neighborhood, neighborhood borders, its main features, traffic, functional equipment, the look of the neighborhood, orientation points and unpleasant image of the neighborhood. The results show that the respondents are satisfied with living in Špinut. The findings, as a suggestion, can be useful for planners, investors, city authorities and scientists.

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