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Development of a Conceptual and Methodological Framework for the Integrated Assessment of the Impacts of Linear Infrastructure Projects on Quality of Life
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| Cover Page |
| Title Page |
| Disclaimer |
| Project Team |
| Abstract |
| Acknowledgements |
| Table of Contents |
| 1. Introduction |
| 2. Methodology |
| 3. Quality of Life: Background, Components, Indicators, Measurement and Conceptualization |
| 4. Assessing the Impacts of Linear Projects on Quality of Life- The Canadian Experience |
| 5. Conceptual Basis and Methodological Framework for Evaluating the Impacts of Linear Projects on Quality of Life |
| 6. Conclusion |
| 7. References |
| Appendix 1: List of Key Words and Databases |
| Appendix 2: List of Experts Interviewed |
| Appendix 3: Selected conceptualized quality of life models |
| Appendix 3: Borsdorf Model (1999) |
| Appendix 4: List of BAPE Reports Consulted for Power Line and Road Projects |
Development of a Conceptual and
Methodological Framework for the
Integrated Assessment of the Impacts
of Linear Infrastructure Projects on
Quality of Life
Pierre André and Dieudonné Bitondo
2001
This research report develops a conceptual and methodological framework for integrating quality of life impacts into the environmental impact assessment reports on linear projects. The framework highlights the cumulative effects that linear projects have on the quality of life of local populations. It emphasizes an integrated approach rather than the current sectoral process. The research report is focused on highways and power transmission lines. In particular, it focuses on people living near rights of way, because the quality of life of people directly affected differs from the quality of life regionally or nationally.
By reviewing existing documents and conducting interviews, it was found that impacts on quality of life have not been considered to be important impacts by proponents, consultants, and technical experts. Only public board reports specifically address quality of life, however it is considered implicitly elsewhere through the analysis of components such as noise, dust and landscape. The integrative and subjective dimensions of quality of life were not found and need to be developed.
