Environmental Psychology and Architecture

Analyzing the environmental and social effects of a project, considering how they interact.

The process of engaging local communities and stakeholders to get their input and address their concerns.

Considering the project's impact on the number of jobs and employment rates in the area.

Assessing the project's effect on housing availability, affordability, and quality.

Examining how the project will influence the local economy, including businesses and industry.

Evaluating the potential benefits and drawbacks of the project on the health and well-being of the community.

Indicators used in SIA, focusing on the demographics, employment rates, and social service access of a region.

Assessing the availability and quality of essential services like water, sanitation, and electricity in a region.

The broader impacts of projects and developments beyond just natural resources, such as effects on people's lives, culture, and communities.

The way people live, work, play, and interact with each other, including their culture, community, political systems, and health and well-being.

Shared beliefs, customs, values, language, and dialects within a community.

The strength of connections and relationships within a community, including social services and facilities.

The process of systematically evaluating the potential environmental and social impacts of a proposed project.

A detailed description of the proposed project, including its location, activities, and potential impacts on the environment and local communities.

The process of obtaining information about the project's environmental and social impacts through regular monitoring activities.

Factors that influence the project's potential impacts, including land use, water resources, and air quality.

The waste generated by the project during construction, operation, and decommissioning.

Pollution and hazards caused by the project, including air, water, and soil contamination.

The potential effects of the project on local communities, including health, social services, and cultural heritage.

Measures to avoid, reduce, or mitigate the negative environmental and social impacts of the project.

Alternative project locations, designs, or timelines that may reduce negative impacts.

A plan to monitor the ongoing impacts of the project after construction and during operation.

The process of evaluating the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of a proposed project before it begins.

UNEP defines EIA as a tool to predict environmental, social and economic impacts of a project before making decisions about it.

The first stage of EIA, where it is decided whether a full assessment is needed.

In the Screening stage of EIA, a decision is made to either conduct a full impact assessment or not, based on the expected level of impact.

This stage of EIA identifies the most important factors and issues to be analyzed.

Identifying the relevant issues, engaging the public, and setting the scope of the EIA are all key aspects of this stage.

This stage of EIA involves a detailed evaluation of the project's environmental and social impacts.

Measures like 'high', 'medium', and 'low' are used to describe the impact of a project, and mitigation measures are developed to reduce negative impacts.

This stage of EIA involves finding ways to reduce negative impacts and shape projects to suit the local environment.

It ensures legally mandated processes are followed and all projects undergo the same evaluation, promoting fairness and consistency.

A crucial stage in the EIA process where potential impacts of a project are identified and quantified.

This action focuses on implementing measures to reduce or avoid negative impacts identified during the impact assessment stage.

A comprehensive plan that outlines how a project will manage and monitor its environmental impacts.

Part of the impact management stage, this involves creating plans to address specific potential issues like technology failures or natural disasters.

The final product of an EIA process, a report detailing a project's description, environmental and social impacts, mitigation measures, and management plans.

An official review of the EIA report by designated authorities to evaluate the project's overall environmental impacts and determine its acceptability.

A key part of the EIA process that involves getting input from the local community and other stakeholders during the planning and decision-making stages.

An assessment of how a project might alter the availability, affordability, and quality of housing in the area.