Graduation: Research on Safety and Image of Lijnbaan

In the second semester of 2023-2024, twenty graduates from various study programs worked together in the Urban Leisure & Tourism Lab Rotterdam. Students from Tourism Management, Leisure Management, Integral Safety Management, Law, Business Studies and Creative Business, among others, joined forces to tackle urban challenges.

One of these studies was conducted by Jarno Blokhuis. He focused on the safety issues and image of the Lijnbaan and Korte Lijnbaan in Rotterdam. Despite the rich history of these areas, recent incidents and safety issues have led to a negative perception among residents and visitors.

Based on his research, Jarno formulated several recommendations for the Municipality of Rotterdam. His advice focuses on improving the lighting, introducing community policing with local police stations, and organizing community activities to promote social interaction. In addition, he proposed developing strategic marketing campaigns that emphasize the positive aspects of the Lijnbaan and that draw attention to the recent improvements.

The research was conducted for both the Urban Leisure & Tourism Lab Rotterdam and the Professorship of the Built Environment, Inholland University of Applied Sciences.

Read more about the other graduation projects on our website.