Application of space syntax in neighbourhood park research: an investigation of multiple socio-spatial attributes of park use

Can-Traunmüller, Işın; Keller, İrem İnce; Şenol, Fatma

doi:10.1080/13549839.2022.2160973

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“…Quin [37] used the space syntax approach to analyze the development process of tourism-driven rural economic and social structures and identified the changing patterns of indicators such as integration and choice in rural areas before tourism development, at the early stage of tourism-driven development, and at the late stage of tourism-driven development. Can [38] linked the space syntax approach with park use data from field surveys and used the three space syntax indicators of connectivity, integration, and choice measurement perspectives to analyze the characteristics of the road network around the park, establishing three multiple regression analyses to analyze the effects of space syntax data and park attributes on the number of park users.…”

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Exploring the Impact of Urban Road Network Characteristics on City Fringe Tourist Areas: A Case Study of Xi’an, China

Zhang,

Li,

Fan

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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With the process of urban expansion, the urban road infrastructure gradually develops and improves, and the urban fringe tourism area gradually receives the attention of tourists, meaning there may be a mismatch between the demand and the early transportation planning for the urban fringe tourism area. In order to explore the relationship between urban road network structure characteristics and urban fringe tourist areas, this study chose Kunming Lake in Xi’an City as the research object and obtained the consumer development characteristics of urban fringe tourist areas through a comparison of POI data. We explored the traffic development trend in urban fringe tourist areas based on a spatial syntactic model by quantifying the road network structure characteristics using the indexes related to depth, integration, and choice. The results of the study show that the consumer development level of the urban fringe tourism area is poor compared with that of the built-up scenic area, and tourists tend to travel in the scenic area but do not live in this neighborhood. The average normalized depth values in the axial and segmental maps were 0.52 and 0.42, respectively, indicating that expressways and ring roads can improve the accessibility of urban fringe tourist areas. The expansion of motorized transportation activities gradually increases the importance of urban fringe tourist areas. There is a significant correlation between the road network density and route selection, although the correlation between the two gradually decreases as the measured radius increases. The conclusions drawn from this study provide methodological references and research paradigms for the development of city fringe tourist areas and urban transportation planning.

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Exploring the Impact of Urban Road Network Characteristics on City Fringe Tourist Areas: A Case Study of Xi’an, China

Zhang,

Li,

Fan

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Various studies demonstrate that incorporating integration, choice, and connectivity values is crucial in allocating urban services [30,[32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43]. Li and Li (2023) studied communitybased elderly care facilities, finding that areas with higher integration and choice values attracted more users.…”

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Exploring Urban Service Location Suitability: Mapping Social Behavior Dynamics with Space Syntax Theory

Qanazi,

Hijazi,

Shahrour

et al. 2024

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Assessing urban service locations is a key issue within city planning, integral to promoting the well-being of citizens, and ensuring effective urban development. However, many current approaches emphasize spatial analysis focused solely on physical attributes, neglecting the equally vital social dimensions essential for enhancing inhabitants’ comfort and quality of life. When social factors are considered, they tend to operate at smaller scales. This paper addresses this gap by prioritizing integrating social factors alongside spatial analysis at the community level. By employing space syntax theory, this study investigates urban service suitability in Hajjah, a Palestinian urban community, presenting a novel approach in the literature. The research identifies good spots for essential governmental facilities like health clinics and fire stations using axial map analysis. It also suggests reallocation for some schools. Additionally, it shows ways to improve the placement of community amenities, finding ideal park locations but suboptimal mosque placements. Commercial services also exhibit areas for enhancement including gas stations and shops. The insights from this research can offer policymakers and planners insights to create more efficient, equitable, and accessible cities. The research approach incorporates social behavior dynamics into spatial analysis, promoting inclusive urban planning.

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“…The theory of space syntax establishes a measurable relationship between spatial configuration and potential coexistence patterns on an abstract level [34]. It has been widely applied in the layout of urban streets, squares, parks, and communities [35][36][37][38], demonstrating evaluation potential in rural areas as well [39,40]. For instance, Xiaohe Gu using space syntax analysis revealed the best accessibility and permeability in public spaces of a tourist ancient town [41].…”

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Research on Publicness Evaluation and Behavioral Characteristics in Traditional Villages—A Case Study of Chongqing Hewan Village

Xiao,

Qian,

Chen

et al. 2024

Buildings

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(1) Background: Public space is an important carrier for maintaining the cultural values of a village and the production and living customs of the villagers, but the use rights and boundaries are in an unstable and ambiguous state, and it is not a completely open and inclusive public space. The study aims to deepen the understanding of the publicness of public space in traditional villages from the perspective of subjective and objective combination, which reveals the relationship between the space and villagers’ behavior. (2) Methods: The research established an evaluation framework for assessing the “publicness” of public spaces in traditional villages by integrating space syntax and cognitive surveys. This framework facilitates the analysis of the extent and dimensions of publicness, along with corresponding behavioral patterns, and explores the underlying mechanisms influencing publicness. (3) Results: The study reveals significant variations in the publicness of traditional village spaces. High-publicness areas tend to cluster, whereas low-publicness areas are more scattered, and riverfront regions exhibit greater publicness compared to mountain-adjacent ones. Villagers exhibit notable differences in their evaluations of public spaces, and individuals aged 14–18 and those over 66 rate the highest. The utilization rate of high-publicness spaces is significantly high, catering to a diverse array of activities. In spaces with lower publicness, the duration and variety of activities tend to be more constrained, often limited to rapid exchanges or brief respites, exhibiting a narrower scope of activities. (4) Conclusions: The study underscores the variability and complexity of publicness in traditional village spaces, which manifest not only in spatial layouts and types but also in villagers’ usage patterns and behavioral preferences. This may be influenced by objective factors such as spatial accessibility, social interaction, and richness of cultural activities.

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Application of space syntax in neighbourhood park research: an investigation of multiple socio-spatial attributes of park use

Cited by 11 publications

References 31 publications

Exploring the Impact of Urban Road Network Characteristics on City Fringe Tourist Areas: A Case Study of Xi’an, China

Exploring the Impact of Urban Road Network Characteristics on City Fringe Tourist Areas: A Case Study of Xi’an, China

Exploring Urban Service Location Suitability: Mapping Social Behavior Dynamics with Space Syntax Theory

Research on Publicness Evaluation and Behavioral Characteristics in Traditional Villages—A Case Study of Chongqing Hewan Village

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