Mapping informal changes - new meanings and new patterns of usage of mega blocks: case study New Belgrade

Abstract

The focus of the research is informal change in the post-social mass housing. Informal change refers to usage of space or need, activity and movement of pedestrians, their intentions and walking targets. Walking becomes an important aspect of an individual’s life as a mode of transportation or leisure activity. The study area is mega blocks on New Belgrade - block 23 and block 30. There is a question, is the movement of users limited to the intra-block or inter-block, or wider zones of this part of the city. This paper aims to define the edge of the neighborhood of opportunity and urban patterns in a post socialist New Belgrade, by mapping informal changes focusing on walking routes and destinations and measuring walking distances. The presence of walking routes show that it is comfort space with elements of healthy urbanism, also new lifestyle and dynamics of using mega-blocks. To answer these questions, there will be used different methods: walking interview - experimental qualitative and quantitative method, online survey, unobtrusive observation and visual materials. The research reveals how informal changes as walking can be heritage in the community or because of a wide range of factors, absolute individual preference.