A comparison of space quality in streets in the context of public open space design: The example of Izmir, Barcelona, and Liverpool

Doğan, Umut

doi:10.1080/07352166.2021.1919018

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“…In our study, three urban public places in the city of Barcelona were selected and analyzed with the aim of identifying patterns of use that disclose gender differences. In the last decades, Barcelona has become an example of urban design quality, characterized by a process of urban regeneration referred to as the “Barcelona Model” ( Monclús, 2003 ; Doğan, 2021 ). While this model succeeded in the urban design realm, it was criticized for failing to produce significant social changes such as a more democratic use of the public space ( Blakeley, 2005 ; Degen and García, 2012 ).…”

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Integrating Observation and Network Analysis to Identify Patterns of Use in the Public Space: A Gender Perspective

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Casakin

2022

Front. Psychol.

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In the last few decades, increasing attention has been given to gender issues in urban design. However, research on the urban environment continues to show large gender inequalities, which are especially evident when studying the use and enjoyment of the public space. This study aims to identify predominant patterns of use in public places and to explore the possible existence of traditional gender roles in the urban space. The study uses, three public spaces in the city of Barcelona as a case study, an innovative combination of systematic observation techniques and network analysis procedures. Variables collected by EXOdES, a dedicated software analysis tool for systematic observation, are represented as nodes of a network system and analyzed using network analysis tools. Findings confirmed that, in spite of the progressive consolidation of feminist urbanism, uses in the public realm resulting from traditional gender roles remained explicitly recognizable. Whereas women’s occupation of space was related to playground and resting areas, generally involving care activities concerned with children or elderly people, men were primarily located in resting and sports areas, practicing sports, or participating in leisure activities. These patterns of use were more prone to emerge when users were part of a group than when they were alone. From a gender perspective, a contribution of the study is that it informed about main aspects of the analyzed public spaces reconfirming the existence of traditional roles in society, and the significance of exploring the public space as a key scenario where social features are explicitly exposed. From a methodological perspective, the processing of observational data with network analysis tools proved to be relevant and suitable for dealing with the intricacies of urban place analysis. Compared to more classical approaches and systems, these techniques allowed to identify and interpret complex systems composed of many variables and relationships in a relatively straightforward manner, which turns it into a useful aid for urban designers and architects.

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Integrating Observation and Network Analysis to Identify Patterns of Use in the Public Space: A Gender Perspective

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Casakin

2022

Front. Psychol.

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“…Urban spaces are a vital city part, forming the basic structure of public life. Speci c urban planning and design criteria make these spaces "quality public spaces" [10]. In this perspective, determining and evaluating these criteria will transform those public urban spaces into quality spaces.…”

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Fostering Pedestrian Ecomobility for Sustainable Urban Development: A Case Study, Riyadh City

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2022

Preprint

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As the world is giving climate change a higher priority, several Coalitions are working on meeting the clean and green environment (SDG 13), focusing on new streets’ design in total urban development. A previous study discussed the pedestrian mobility status in Riyadh city, with attention to sustainable mobility, considering the pedestrians’ traveling patterns that use their cars rather than public transportation. This paper investigates the Ecomobility that seeks the promotion integration of passenging, cycling, wheeling, and walking. This approach will provide better health (SDG 3), clean air, mobility and accessibility, noise avoidance, greenhouse gas emission reduction, individual cost savings, and energy efficiency (SDG 11). It analyzes the pedestrians’ traveling modes in Riyadh city through a case study of the Prince Sultan University’s (PSU) community, then evaluates the pedestrians’ environment quality in the campus surroundings. Analysis used a web-based survey referred to the PSU people, including Students, Faculty, and Staff. On the other hand, the pedestrian’s environment quality was evaluated in-site built on well-constructed criteria. The assessment’s results addressed the factors influencing pedestrian choices and underlined the barriers for transformation to Ecomobility. Based on conclusions, recommendations are proposed to foster pedestrian ecomobility for sustainable urban development in Riyadh city.

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“…Urban spaces are a vital city part, forming the basic structure of public life. Specific urban planning and design criteria make these spaces “quality public spaces” 10 . In this perspective, determining and evaluating these criteria will transform those public urban spaces into quality spaces.…”

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confidence: 99%

Promoting pedestrian ecomobility in Riyadh City for sustainable urban development

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2022

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As the world is giving climate change a higher priority, several Coalitions are working on meeting a clean and green environment (SDG 13), focusing on new streets’ design in total urban development. A previous study discussed the pedestrian mobility status in Riyadh city, with attention to sustainable mobility, considering the pedestrians’ traveling patterns that use their cars rather than public transportation. This paper investigates the Ecomobility that seeks to promote the integration of passenging, cycling, wheeling, and walking. This approach will provide better health (SDG 3), clean air, mobility and accessibility, noise avoidance, greenhouse gas emission reduction, individual cost savings, and energy efficiency (SDG 11). It analyzes the pedestrians’ traveling modes in Riyadh city through a case study of the Prince Sultan University’s (PSU) community, then evaluates the pedestrians’ environment quality in the campus surroundings. Analysis used a web-based survey referred to the PSU people, including Students, Faculty, and Staff. On the other hand, the pedestrian’s environment quality was evaluated on-site built on well-constructed criteria. The assessment’s results addressed the factors influencing pedestrian choices and underlined the barriers to transformation to Ecomobility. They revealed that around 73% of the respondents expressed willingness to transform to ecomobility modes. About 52% of the survey sample preferred the public bus option. For the non-motorized options, students preferred cycling and wheeling modes, while faculty members and staff preferred walking. Based on conclusions, recommendations are proposed to foster pedestrian ecomobility for sustainable urban development in Riyadh city.

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A comparison of space quality in streets in the context of public open space design: The example of Izmir, Barcelona, and Liverpool

Cited by 6 publications

References 34 publications

Integrating Observation and Network Analysis to Identify Patterns of Use in the Public Space: A Gender Perspective

Integrating Observation and Network Analysis to Identify Patterns of Use in the Public Space: A Gender Perspective

Fostering Pedestrian Ecomobility for Sustainable Urban Development: A Case Study, Riyadh City

Promoting pedestrian ecomobility in Riyadh City for sustainable urban development

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