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Type:
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Journal Article |
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Author:
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Matisoff, Daniel; Noonan, Douglas |
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Journal:
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International Journal of the Commons |
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Volume:
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6 |
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Page(s):
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28-51 |
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Date:
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2012 |
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URI:
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https://hdl.handle.net/10535/8167
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Sector:
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New Commons
Urban Commons |
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Subject(s):
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common pool resources
land tenure and use
parks
urban affairs
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Abstract:
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"Dog parks present an emerging class or urban environmental amenities. In order to develop a better understanding of dog parks, this article applies existing literature regarding urban parks and common pool resource (CPR) management to off-leash recreation areas. We develop a typology dog-park management and build upon a survey of 298 dog park users of a major dog park. We test the relationship between the perception of the park as a successfully governed CPR, and behaviour which contributes to collective action, such as contributing time, money, or to the upkeep of the park and developing a sense of community. We see strong relationships between these indicators of overcoming collective action problems and the four variables corresponding to design principles. Across all models, feeling involved in rule-making positively and significantly predicts more collective action or stronger sense of community."
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