belevingsgebied
Belevingsgebied is a Dutch term used in planning, design and cultural heritage to denote the part of a space that people experience with their senses. It encompasses physical attributes such as landscape features, urban form and route networks, as well as intangible aspects like ambiance, memory, meaning and safety. The concept focuses on perceived quality rather than objective measurements, and it can differ between user groups and over time.
Belevingsgebied is used to analyze and improve how places are perceived and used, to align design decisions
Methods to study belevingsgebied include belevingsonderzoek, surveys, interviews, participatory mapping, photo-based methods and storytelling. These approaches
Boundaries and dynamics: The belevingsgebied is not a fixed boundary; it depends on context and purpose. It
Relation to policy: In some frameworks, belevingsgebied helps describe the impacts of interventions on user experience
Examples: In a city square, its belevingsgebied includes sightlines to a monument, the rhythm of traffic, the