J. (Jesse) Lindenhovius, MSc

PhD Candidate Cultural Geography

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PhD Project:

My PhD project is part of the 'Fertile Soils' project, which aims to make relationships between rural and urban areas more sustainable and better integrated. More information: https://www.nwo.nl/en/projects/kich1lwv0723002

I am working with Work Package 3, which is about the rise of alternative and multifunctional enterprises and collaboration networks in agricultural areas as a response to the lack of space in urban regions.

My PhD project will focus on housing in the countryside. I will investigate the following:

Where are existing housing initiatives, and where is demand for more?
What are the health implications of living near agricultural areas?
What is the Willingness to Pay for living in such areas?
What cultural impacts will such a migration to the countryside have on existing and future residents?

Previous Education:

Research Master Clinical Psychosocial Epidemiology, Health Systems & Prevention Track (University of Groningen/University Medical Centre Groningen)

Thesis title: Shaping Healthy Choices: Associations Between Home and School Food Environments, BMI, Self-Reported Eating Habits and Socio-economic Status in Dutch Adolescents

Internship project at GGD Drenthe: How should the GGD give health advice regarding temporary housing projects?

Bachelor Spatial Planning & Design (University of Groningen)

Thesis title: Factors Influencing Satisfaction With Public Transport For Wheelchair Users In Groningen

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