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    Fighting for youth : the creation of a safe space for disadvantaged youth

    Brown, Troy

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    2019
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    Brown, T. (2019). Fighting for youth : the creation of a safe space for disadvantaged youth. (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)). Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10652/4819
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    Abstract
    RESEARCH QUESTION: How can a facility for sports and recreation create a safe space for disadvantaged youth and foster their engagement with society? ABSTRACT: Many South Auckland children and youth experience significant disadvantages by New Zealand’s standards. This means that they are put in unfavourable circumstances that reduce their chances of succeeding in life, causing high unemployment, high crime, poor health, a lack of education and poverty. There is a very high percentage of youth in South Auckland who do not have access to education, health, social opportunities and support. Many of the locals often feel unsafe going to certain streets or neighbourhoods and lack a sense of belonging. This masters by design project investigates one specific area in south Auckland and how youth between the ages of 13 to 18 can be helped to achieve better life outcomes through the provision of a new community space. Youth in this area are surrounded by negativity. They do not have many positive options or role models to look up to and they often lack any sense of belonging to their community. This means that the young people in the area can be easily swayed by many of the poor surrounding influences. The environment has stayed the same for generations, creating what seems like a never-ending cycle. This project aims to interrupt this cycle by giving youth a place that takes them off the street and into a safe environment with positive guidance in their spare time. A positive space for youth can give hope and a sense of belonging that many so desperately need. This project is an architectural response to the inherent need for the creation of a youth-focused hub or facility to support creative, recreational and social programmes aimed to engage teenagers in Auckland’s southern suburb, Manurewa. The facility focuses on youth development through reinforcing positive relationships, developing self-belief and sense of worth. The focus is on youth themselves and giving them the agency to better their situation.
    Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori Subject Headings):
    Akonga, Tākaro, Tāngata o Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa
    Keywords:
    James Cook High School (Manurewa, N.Z.), Manurewa, New Zealand, South Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand, Pacific Island students, Māori students, problem youth, Pasifika students, youth centres, community centres, sports facilities, at risk students
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    120101 Architectural Design, 111708 Health and Community Services
    Degree:
    Master of Architecture (Professional)
    Supervisors:
    O'Connell, Ainsley; Murphy, Chris
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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